After the completion of the regular season,[5] a final stage was supposed to be held to determine the champion.[6] However, the final stage was abandoned due to scheduling issues.[7] Having topped the table in the regular season, Al-Haris Al-Maliki were considered to be the winners, although no trophy ceremony was held.[8] After the failure to complete the finals, a new committee was formed by the Iraq Central Football Association to manage future competitions.[9]