Haider al-Abadi's newly created "Victory Alliance" will face the "State of Law" bloc of Nuri al-Maliki, his predecessor, key rival and Shia Dawa party co-member who now holds the post of vice president.

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will captain the title holders into a table-topper against visiting Serie A leaders Napoli tomorrow, which he described as a clash between maturity and keenness.