President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has congratulated Sabah on qualifying for the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.
As reported by İdman.Biz, the message was shared on the President's official X account.
"I sincerely congratulate Sabah Football Club on their magnificent victory and qualification for the main stage of the UEFA Champions League. It is a source of special joy and pride that a newly established team has achieved such a major success 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 competition for the second consecutive time is another clear indication of Azerbaijan's progress in all areas and the strengthening of our country's position as a sporting nation.
"I wish Sabah new victories and success in their upcoming matches!" the post said.
“Sabah” futbol klubunu möhtəşəm zəfər qazanaraq UEFA Çempionlar Liqasının əsas mərhələsinə vəsiqə əldə etməsi münasibətilə ürəkdən təbrik edirəm.
— İlham Əliyev (@azpresident) August 26, 2026
Yeni yaradılmış bir komandanın qısa müddət ərzində belə böyük nailiyyətə imza atması xüsusi sevinc və qürur doğurur. Klublarımızın… pic.twitter.com/3neZKoiH11
Sabah secured their place in the Champions League league phase after a dramatic play-off tie against Israel's Hapoel Beer-Sheva. After losing the first leg 2-1, the Azerbaijani champions produced a remarkable comeback in Baku, winning the return match 5-2 after extra time and advancing 6-4 on aggregate.
Sabah will compete in the Champions League league phase for the first time in the club's history.
