 In their first season in the senior division, 1990–91, they finished in 4th place at 38 points.Being coached by Adnan Dirjal, Al-Karkh, on Dirjal's first season as a coach, finished in the furthest place they have ever been in the league, which is 3rd place in the 1991–92 season, three points away from the leaders.Dirjal received the best Iraqi coach award for the team's performance through the season, while Saad Qais Noaman received the best player award.