Nigerian forward Echeta Deputy produced a goal and assists one to inspire Zakho to a 4-0 win over Newroz in the Iraq Stars League Round 4 clash on Saturday night.
The match at the Zakho International Stadium was barely three minutes old when Echeta set the tone, slotting home the opener after a swift attacking move that left the visitors’ defence exposed.
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His early strike energized the home side, who looked determined to win second game of the season.
Zakho doubled their advantage in the 23rd minute through Sarmad Karim.
Karim converted following a neat buildup orchestrated by Echeta.
The hosts continued to dominate possession and pressed relentlessly, forcing Newroz to defend deep for most of the half.
The pressure paid off again just before the break when Kristijan Tojcic made it 3–0 in the 44th minute, finishing clinically after another fluid attacking move.
The second half began in the same fashion, with Zakho showing no signs of slowing down.
Barely a minute after the restart, Ahmed Attwan added a fourth goal, effectively sealing a resounding victory for the home team.
Despite Newroz’s attempts to find a consolation, Zakho’s defence remained organized and composed, ensuring a clean sheet to cap off a complete performance on both ends of the pitch.
Echeta Deputy’s performance stood out. The Nigerian forward as combined pace, creativity, and precision to torment the Newroz backline throughout the encounter.
His goal and assist underline his growing influence in Zakho’s attack and his importance to the team’s early-season form.
The emphatic win lifts Zakho further to number eight on the table, making it their second win in the 4 weeks old 2025/2026 .
The result sends a clear message of intent to their league rivals as the Iraq Stars League campaign gathers momentum.
