1979–80 Iraqi National League
The 1979–80 Iraqi National Clubs League (First Division) was the 6th season of the competition since its foundation in 1974. Al-Shorta won their first Premier League title, qualifying them for the inaugural edition of the Arab Club Champions Cup which they went on to win.
| Season | 1979–80 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Al-Shorta (1st title) |
| Relegated | Al-Bahri |
| Arab Club Champions Cup | Al-Shorta |
| Top goalscorer | Ali Hussein Mahmoud (18 goals) |
← 1978–79 1980–81 → | |
The race for the title went to the last matchday; Al-Shorta beat Al-Minaa 3–1 in their last game to go top of the league but Al-Zawraa would win the league if they managed to beat Al-Shabab. Al-Zawraa drew their match 1–1, therefore Al-Shorta were crowned champions, winning the title on goal difference.
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