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Misli Premyer Liqasi action continues with two matches
İmişli faces Turan Tovuz in Yevlax, while Kəpəz takes on Zirə in Ganja during the latest round of the Misli Premyer Liqasi.

Qarabağ and Neftçi share six goals in Baku thriller
Qarabağ and Neftçi played out a 3-3 draw in the Misli Premyer Liqasi, with a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser salvaging a point in Baku.

Renat Dadaşov returns to Baku after injury setback
Azerbaijan international Renat Dadaşov missed Bukovina's match against Kudrivka due to a recurrence of a thigh muscle injury sustained against…

Dambrauskas praises talented youngster Khayal Aliyev
Sabah coach Valdas Dambrauskas hailed returning youngster Xəyal Əliyev as one of Azerbaijan's most talented players after their win against Qəbələ.

Away wins for Zirə and Araz-Naxçıvan reserves
Zirə-2 and Araz-Naxçıvan-2 secured away victories against Turan Tovuz-2 and Şamaxı-2 respectively on the opening day of the Reserves League's sixth…

High ticket demand expected for Qarabağ and Neftçi clash
High ticket demand is expected for the Misli Premyer Liqasi clash between Qarabağ and Neftçi as both teams battle at the top of the table.

Kamal Umudlu to Officiate Qarabag vs Neftchi Fixture
Referee appointments for the eighth round of the 2026/2027 season of the Azerbaijan Premier League have been announced. According to Offsideplus.az…

Match officials announced for Misli Premyer Liqasi matchday eight
The Professional Football League has named the referees for matchday eight of the Misli Premyer Liqasi, with Kamal Umudlu taking charge of the…

AFFA fines Neftçi and Araz-Naxçıvan
The AFFA Disciplinary Committee has issued fines to Neftçi and Araz-Naxçıvan following the latest round of domestic league fixtures.

Seven goals scored in Şəfa and Sabah reserve match
Sabah's reserve team secured a hard-fought victory against Şəfa in a seven-goal thriller during the latest round of the Reserve League.

Neftchi and Sabah Play Out Goalless Draw in Thrilling Encounter
Yesterday, we witnessed the central fixture of the 7th round of the Misli Premier League. The match in question was between Neftchi and Sabah. It…

Azerbaijan U-20 beaten by Moldova in Qəbələ friendly
Azerbaijan's under-20 side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Moldova in a friendly match played at the Qəbələ City Stadium. Aykhan Abbaszade and several…

Veterans to mark Tofiq Bahramov Stadium anniversary
Neftçi and Žalgiris veterans will play a special friendly on October 4 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Baku's Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium.

Neftchi Player to Feature in Messi's Farewell Match
Lionel Messi will play his final match for the national team. According to Offsideplus.az, Argentina will face Benin. Sessi D'Almeida, who plays for…

Araz-Naxçıvan to play friendlies during international break
During the international break in the Misli Premyer Liqasi, Araz-Naxçıvan will play friendlies against İmişli on September 27 and Neftçi on October 2.

Angelovski: Azerbaijan belongs higher than League D
Tajikistan head coach Igor Angelovski praised the hospitality in Baku ahead of his side's friendly match against the Azerbaijani national team.

Rahim Hasanov addresses refereeing errors in Gabala vs Neftchi match
Rahim Hasanov, Chairman of the AFFA Referees Committee, has reviewed controversial officiating decisions from Round 6 of the Misli Premier League…

Azerbaijan U-17 girls gather in Ganja ahead of Euro qualifiers
Azerbaijan's under-17 girls' team is holding a training camp in Ganja from September 21 to 25 before traveling to Albania for European Championship…

Neftçi midfielder Sessi Dalmeyda receives Benin call-up
Neftçi player Sessi Dalmeyda has been called up to the Benin national team for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and a friendly against…

Neftçi secure their 550th win in landmark fixture
Neftçi reached 550 victories in the Azerbaijani top flight by beating Qəbələ 3-0 away in their 1,000th league match.

Şamaxı host Araz-Naxçıvan as Misli Premyer Liqasi action concludes
Matchday six concludes as Şamaxı take on Araz-Naxçıvan and Kəpəz face Sumqayıt in Monday's fixtures.

Valdas Dambrauskas reflects on Sabah's latest win
Sabah head coach Valdas Dambrauskas discussed his side's 3-1 win against İmişli and outlined plans for the upcoming international break.

Turan Tovuz host Zirə as Sabah face İmişli in league
The Misli Premyer Liqasi continues with Turan Tovuz taking on Zirə and defending champions Sabah playing İmişli in round six matches.

Qəbələ beaten 3-0 at home by Neftçi
Neftçi secured a 3-0 away win against Qəbələ in the league, with goals from Breno Almeida, Adeleke Akinyemi, and Lubomir Tupta.
