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Sabah FK enters the Champions League for the first time

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Sabah FK enters the Champions League for the first time

Summary

Azerbaijani club Sabah FK has qualified for the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, marking the team’s debut in Europe's top-tier competition. Founded in 2017 and based in the Baku suburb of Masazir, the club secured its spot after winning the Azerbaijan Premier League title during the 2025/26 campaign. Their path to the league phase involved navigating through qualifying rounds against The New Saints, KuPS, Aarhus, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The team is managed by Valdas Dambrauskas and plays home matches at the 9,000-seat Bank Respublika Arena. Sabah FK has been drawn to face high-profile opponents including Manchester United, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, and Villarreal in the upcoming fixtures.

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By the Numbers

•Sabah FK qualified for the Champions League after winning the 2025/26 Azerbaijan Premier League title.
•The club plays its home matches at the 9,000-seat Bank Respublika Arena in Masazir.
•Manager Valdas Dambrauskas leads a squad featuring forward Joy-Lance Mickels and captain Stas Pokatilov.
•The team reached the league phase by defeating The New Saints, KuPS, Aarhus, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

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What they're saying

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Azerbaijani side Sabah FK is a brand new club which has qualified for the league phase of a European competition for the first time in the team's brief history.
— Yahoo Sports

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