Al-Naft SC is a Baghdad-based football club with a name meaning "The Oil," reflecting historic connections to the petroleum industry, and they compete in the Iraq Stars League. The club has called various stadiums in the capital home, including the Al-Naft Stadium. Established as a competitive entity, Al-Naft has been a part of the Iraqi football landscape for decades, experiencing fluctuating fortunes. They have had seasons where they challenged for honors and others focused on consolidation. The team is known for its resilience and has produced players who have gone on to represent the national team. In the modern Stars League, Al-Naft often finds itself in the midst of a highly competitive mid-table scramble, capable of impressive victories but also susceptible to inconsistency. The club's supporters expect a committed and fighting performance every time the team takes the field. As one of several clubs from the capital, Al-Naft contributes to the intense and crowded Baghdad football scene, always striving to carve out its own successful path.