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Azerbaijan face Lithuania away in UEFA Nations League opener
Aykhan Abbasov's Azerbaijan national team play their opening 2026/27 UEFA Nations League match away against Lithuania in Kaunas.

Final Matches to be Held in 'Stars of Sabah' Tournament
The 'Stars of Sabah' tournament, which began on August 1, is approaching its conclusion in the Baku Cup competitions. According to the regulations…

Yankauskas expects a tougher test against Azerbaijan
Lithuania head coach Edgaras Yankauskas has warned his players that Azerbaijan will prove a much stronger and more technical opponent than…

Kəpəz Sets Record Start in Last Five Seasons
Azerbaijan's three-time champions Kəpəz PFK have achieved their best start in the last five seasons in the current league campaign. Since their…

Ramaz Svanadze appointed Georgia head coach
The Georgian Football Federation has parted ways with Willy Sagnol by mutual consent, appointing Ramaz Svanadze as national team manager until 2028.

Mahir Emreli: nothing matters more than national team wins
Azerbaijan forward Mahir Emreli insists victory is the only priority ahead of the UEFA Nations League match against Lithuania in Kaunas.

Ayxan Abbasov: Azerbaijan does not belong in League D
Head coach Ayxan Abbasov believes Azerbaijan should aim for promotion to League B ahead of their UEFA Nations League match against Lithuania in…

Rashad Eyyubov praises character after Czech Republic draw
Azerbaijan Under-21 coach Rashad Eyyubov praised his players' character after they secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Baku in European…

Qarabag Player Scores Winning Goal for Jamaica - VIDEO
Renaldo Sefas, a player for Qarabag, has featured in the latest match for the Jamaica national team. According to Offsideplus.az, the Jamaican squad…

Rafael Utzig returns to Qəbələ
Brazilian winger Rafael Utzig has signed a contract with Qəbələ running until the end of the 2026/2027 season following a spell in Vietnam with Ho…

Azerbaijan U-19 draw with Kəpəz reserves in friendly
Azerbaijan's Under-19 national team played out a 1-1 draw against the reserves of Kəpəz in a friendly match on the auxiliary pitch of the Ganja City…

Champions League: VIP Package Tickets for Sabah's Home Matches Now on Sale
The Sabah club has announced the sale of special VIP package tickets for their four home matches in the league stage of the UEFA Champions League…

Azerbaijan U-21s hold Czechia to draw in Masazir
Azerbaijan's under-21 side earned a point in their Euro 2027 qualifier against Czechia at the Masazir Arena after responding to an early opener with…

Media Events Scheduled Ahead of Lithuania vs Azerbaijan Match
The schedule for media events ahead of the UEFA Nations League match between Lithuania and Azerbaijan, taking place on September 27, has been…

Thiago Silva signs for Şəfa
Portuguese goalkeeper Thiago Silva has joined Şəfa on a contract running until the end of the 2026/27 season after leaving Zirə this summer.

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…

Cypriot officials to referee Lithuania versus Azerbaijan
Cypriot referee Menelaos Antoniu will take charge of the UEFA Nations League match between Lithuania and Azerbaijan in Kaunas on September 27.

Zirə midfielder Ktatau sidelined after surgery
Zirə midfielder Talisson Moreira Reis has undergone surgery in Turkey on a metatarsal fracture and faces three to four months on the sidelines.

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.

Over 100,000 Tickets Sold for Sabah's Champions League Home Matches
"Sabah" has sold a total of 104,620 tickets for its four home matches in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, which will take place in Baku…

Aykhan Abbasov highlights importance of win after Tajikistan friendly
Azerbaijan head coach Aykhan Abbasov praised his side's 1-0 friendly win over Tajikistan in Baku, noting it provided a crucial boost in motivation…

Tajikistan's Head Coach Praises Azerbaijani Talent Toral Bayramov
Our national team defeated Tajikistan 1-0 in a friendly match. According to Offsideplus.az, the head coach of the visiting team, Igor Angelovski…

Azerbaijan U-19 to face Kəpəz reserves in friendly
The Azerbaijan U-19 national team will play a friendly match against the reserve side of Kəpəz on September 25 at the Ganja city stadium.

Azerbaijan U-20 squad announced for Gabala training camp
The squad for the second phase of the Azerbaijan U-20 national football team's training camp in Gabala has been revealed. Offsideplus.az reports via…
