⚽ New Season Kick-Off Confirmed
Fahmi Al-Amiri, a member of the competitions committee in the Iraq Football Association, confirmed that the new Iraqi Premier League season will officially begin on July 14, with a provisional participation of 20 clubs 📢.
This announcement comes as part of preparations for a new season that may include structural changes to the competition format.
🔄 Promotion and Relegation Reform Proposal
Al-Amiri revealed that a proposal is currently under review to modify the promotion and relegation system in the Iraqi Premier League.
The proposal includes:
Relegation of 4 teams from the Premier League
Promotion of only 2 teams from the lower division
The aim is to gradually restructure the league and improve overall competitiveness ⚽.
🏆 Objective of the Change
The official explained that the long-term goal is to reduce the number of top-flight teams to 18 clubs, which would help:
Improve match quality
Reduce fixture congestion
Raise the overall competitive level
📌 Approval Process Required
Al-Amiri stressed that any changes must go through official approval channels, including:
The General Authority overseeing the competition
FIFA approval when required
He confirmed that no final decision has been made yet.
🔚 Conclusion
The Iraq Football Association continues to evaluate structural reforms aimed at improving the domestic league’s quality and stability, with clubs to be informed ahead of any implementation ⚽📢.
💬 Do you think this reform will improve Iraqi football?
