MASAZIR, Azerbaijan (Interstat) — Sabah FK opened its Premyer Liqa season with a 2-1 victory over Turan on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Bank Respublika Arena. Aaron Malouda put Sabah ahead in the 15th minute. Xəyal Əliyev equalized for Turan in the 64th minute. Aikhan Guseinov scored the decisive goal for Sabah in the 86th minute.

Sabah FK’s season record in the competition is 1 win, 0 losses, and its overall record across all competitions is also 1-0. Turan fell to 0-1 in league play and 0-1 overall. The game was the first of the season for both sides in the Azerbaijani top flight. Sabah capitalized on its chances despite a strong effort from Turan, which fought back after the early deficit but could not find a second equalizer. The visitor’s late winner secured the three points on the road.