A post was published on President Ilham Aliyev's social media accounts on the occasion of the Sabah football team qualifying for the main stage of the UEFA Champions League.
Jnews.az reports that the post reads:
"I heartfully congratulate Sabah football club on achieving a magnificent victory and securing a spot in the main stage of the UEFA Champions League.
It brings special joy and pride that a newly formed team has achieved such a major accomplishment in a short period of time. The fact that our clubs have earned the right to compete in the main stage of the world's strongest club tournament for the second consecutive time is another clear indication of the progress Azerbaijan has achieved in all fields and our country's standing as a sporting nation.
I wish Sabah FC new victories and success in the upcoming matches!"
