"We didn't expect the championship at the beginning of the season." Sport24.az reports that these words were said by Khayal Aliyev, a football player of "Sabah".
The 22-year-old striker, who gave an interview to journalists after the award ceremony yesterday, shared his impressions of winning the Misli Premier League:
"Winning the title was also a surprise for us. I am very happy that we are champions. I thank our fans for supporting us. I congratulate them too."
The member of the Azerbaijani national team recalled that Valdas Dambrauskas gave him a chance:
"I thank our head coach. I think I made the most of the chance given to me."
Aliyev added that they will play in the UEFA Champions League:
"Not every team can play in this tournament. God willing, we will qualify for the main stage of the Champions League."
It should be noted that "Sabah" will start the fight from the I qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.