Naft Al-Shamal SC (Arabic: نادي نفط الشمال الرياضي), also known as North Oil Sport Club, is an Iraqi football club based in Kirkuk. The club fields men's, women's, and youth teams and competes in the Iraqi Second Division League.
Full name: Naft Al‑Shamal Sport Club
Founded: 1977 (originating from the Sharikat Naft Al‑Shamal team established in 1948)
Ground: Naft Al‑Shamal Stadium, Kirkuk
Chairman: Mohammed Salem Mohammed
Manager: Ahmed Habib
League: Iraqi Second Division League
History
The earliest predecessor, the Sharikat Naft Al‑Shamal (Northern Oil Company) team, was formed in 1948 and later renamed Al‑Amaliyat Al‑Naftiya Al‑Mahdouda. In 1977 the club was formally founded as Naft Al‑Shamal SC and subsequently operated under the name Wahid Huzairan before reverting to its current name in 2017.
In addition to its participation in the Iraqi Second Division, Naft Al‑Shamal also fields a team in the Kurdistan Premier League and maintains a women’s side that competes in the Iraqi Women’s Football League.
Honours
Women’s team
- Iraqi Women’s Football League – Winners (1): 2020–21 season
Teams
- Men’s senior team: Competes in the Iraqi Second Division League.
- Kurdistan Premier League team: Represents the club in the regional league of Iraqi Kurdistan.
- Women’s team: Plays in the national women’s league and secured the league title in 2020–21.
Managerial history
- Ahmed Habib – Current manager (as of the latest available information).
See also
- Iraqi Second Division League
- Kurdistan Premier League
- Iraqi Women’s Football League
The information above is drawn from the club’s Wikipedia entry and associated references, which provide verifiable details on the club’s foundation, structure, and competitive record.