FIFA Nominates Zakho FC Fans for 2025 Best Fan Award
ARK News.. The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced the final shortlist for the 2025 “The Best” Fan Award, featuring Zakho FC supporters alongside Alejandro Ciganotto and Manuel Caceres.
According to FIFA’s official website, Zakho’s fans were selected for their remarkable humanitarian initiative during the team’s Iraqi Stars League match against Al-Hudood on May 13, when thousands of stuffed toys were thrown onto the pitch in support of sick children.
The toys were collected before the match and later donated to hospitals caring for children — a gesture praised by sports circles as “one of the most touching acts of humanity ever demonstrated by Kurdish fans.”
In a statement, Zakho FC said: “Throwing children’s toys onto the field reflects a noble humanitarian spirit that has been warmly received across Kurdistan, Iraq, and Asia. Our fans are the heartbeat of the team and continue to inspire through their creative initiatives.”
The nomination marks a historic milestone for both Zakho FC and Kurdish football, placing the club’s name among the world’s most celebrated examples of compassionate sportsmanship.
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