Uday Hussein
The following season saw Zakho to return to sporting activities after head of the Olympic Committee Uday Hussein guaranteed not to interfere with any Northern Iraqi sportsmen. Zakho were once again in the Northern group after being drawn with Duhok SC, Qurqosh, Al Karama and Ta'lfar. Zakho topped the group after 5 wins and 3 draws and qualified to the final round.