Ismayil Zulfuqarli is waiting for an invitation to the national team

"We are performing very confidently and stably. Here, both the good work of the team and the correct and successful tactics of the coaches have their say. But we are still in the middle of the race. There is a long marathon ahead of us."

Idman.Biz reports that these words were said by Ismayil Zulfuqarli, the winger of the "Shafa" club, which plays in the I League.

"Shafa" is the leader in the I League with 30 points after 12 rounds.

In an interview with Futbolpress.az, the player touched upon his club's chances of winning the championship: "Honestly, it is too early to talk about the championship yet. We have two games with each team ahead. Therefore, even if there is a point difference, it is difficult to say anything. Our goal is the championship and we will continue to strive for this goal."

Ismayil, who previously played in clubs such as "Turan Tovuz" and "Neftchi" in the Premier League, said that if "Shafa" is promoted to the elite, he will stay at the club: "If we become champions, I think I will stay here. I like the team's plans and project."

Zulfuqarli, who played 10 games for the Azerbaijan U-21 national team, said that he is also waiting for an invitation from the main national team: "The decision to come to Shafa was not easy. Because there is a difference between the Premier League and the I League. But I wanted to play more, and that's why I made this choice. Look, there are only a few local players on the field in the Premier League now. Frankly, I wouldn't have the patience to stay on the bench that much. I am ready to be in the national team. God willing, as last year, players will be invited to the national team from the I League this year as well. Because the level of this championship has increased a lot."