Late Hat-Trick Hero Kingsley Koko Leads Al-Graaf to a Nail-Biting 3-2 Win Over Amanat Baghdad
26 January 2026
Match Day Thriller: Al-Graaf Clinches a 3-2 Win
Al-Graaf secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over host Amanat Baghdad on Monday night, opening the 15th round of the Iraqi Premier League.
Nigerian striker Kingsley Koko shone, delivering a hat-trick to guide his side to the win.
Koko put Al-Graaf ahead in the 15th minute from a penalty, but Amanat Baghdad equalized in the 56th minute thanks to Uzbek forward Mordubjonov.
Baxtiyar Kosimov converted a late penalty for Amanat Baghdad in the 83rd minute.
Koko added two more from spot-kicks in the 88th and 90+6 minutes, lifting Al-Graaf to 23 points and ninth place.
Al-Graaf moved to 23 points, ninth in the table, while Amanat Baghdad dropped to 14th with 17 points.
The round also features several big fixtures, including Najaf vs Zakho, Kerak vs Erbil, Noorouz vs Karmah, Police vs Missan, Al-Minaa hosting Naft, and Al-Qasim tackling Mosul.
Duhok host Al-Zawraa while Al-Quwwa Al-Jawiya travel to face Al-Kahrabaa.
With the win, Kingsley Koko grabbed headlines and the fans will be smiling at the stoppage-time drama.
Punchline: Kingsley Koko just proved that a hat-trick is the ultimate dessert three scoops, please.
Punchline: The referee's whistle must be wearing a cape tonight.
