"Sabah" and "Neftçi" clubs start semi-final playoff series with victories
On April 26 and 27, the first games of the semi-final playoff series were held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL). Basketball fans witnessed exciting battles during the opening matches of the playoff series at the Baku Sports Palace. In the first semi-final game, "Sabah", the winner of Group A in the regular season, defeated "Shaki" with a score of 86-73, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. In the first game of the "Neftçi" vs. "Absheron" semi-final series, "Neftçi" made a comeback and secured a 97-93 victory over their opponent in overtime, also taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
It should be noted that the return games of the semi-final playoff series will take place on April 29.
27 Apr 2025
Playoffs semifinal matchups: "Sabah"-"Sheki" and "Neftchi"-"Absheron"
On April 24, the final semifinalist of the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) was determined. In the decisive game of the playoff series held at the Baku Sports Palace between "Nakhchivan" and "Absheron," the "Absheron" team claimed a 78-73 victory. With this win, they secured a 2-1 lead in the series and advanced to the semifinals.
It should be noted that the first semifinal games ("Sabah" vs. "Shaki" and "Neftchi" vs. "Absheron") will take place on April 26 and 27.
25 Apr 2025
"Sabah", "Neftchi", and "Sheki" clubs advance to the semifinals
On April 21 and 22, the next playoff games of the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) took place. At the "Sarhadchi" Sports Center, the local team "Sarhadchi" hosted "Sabah" in the second game of their playoff series. Starting the game actively, "Sabah" secured a 104-77 victory, bringing the series score to 2-0 and advancing to the semifinals. At the Baku Sports Palace, the return game between the capital club "Neftchi" and "Ordu" ended with a comfortable 88-54 win for "Neftchi". They won the series 2-0 and booked their place in the semifinals. At the Sheki Olympic Sports Complex, the local "Sheki" basketball team defeated "Ganja" 85-83 in the decisive game of their playoff series, becoming the next team to reach the semifinals. In the return game of the playoff series, "Absheron" defeated "Nakhchivan" 85-79 and tied the series overall.
23 Apr 2025
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"Sabah" and "Neftçi" clubs start semi-final playoff series with victories
On April 26 and 27, the first games of the semi-final playoff series were held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL). Basketball fans witnessed exciting battles during the opening matches of the playoff series at the Baku Sports Palace. In the first semi-final game, "Sabah", the winner of Group A in the regular season, defeated "Shaki" with a score of 86-73, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. In the first game of the "Neftçi" vs. "Absheron" semi-final series, "Neftçi" made a comeback and secured a 97-93 victory over their opponent in overtime, also taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
It should be noted that the return games of the semi-final playoff series will take place on April 29.
27 Apr 2025
Playoffs semifinal matchups: "Sabah"-"Sheki" and "Neftchi"-"Absheron"
On April 24, the final semifinalist of the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) was determined. In the decisive game of the playoff series held at the Baku Sports Palace between "Nakhchivan" and "Absheron," the "Absheron" team claimed a 78-73 victory. With this win, they secured a 2-1 lead in the series and advanced to the semifinals.
It should be noted that the first semifinal games ("Sabah" vs. "Shaki" and "Neftchi" vs. "Absheron") will take place on April 26 and 27.
25 Apr 2025
"Sabah", "Neftchi", and "Sheki" clubs advance to the semifinals
On April 21 and 22, the next playoff games of the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) took place. At the "Sarhadchi" Sports Center, the local team "Sarhadchi" hosted "Sabah" in the second game of their playoff series. Starting the game actively, "Sabah" secured a 104-77 victory, bringing the series score to 2-0 and advancing to the semifinals. At the Baku Sports Palace, the return game between the capital club "Neftchi" and "Ordu" ended with a comfortable 88-54 win for "Neftchi". They won the series 2-0 and booked their place in the semifinals. At the Sheki Olympic Sports Complex, the local "Sheki" basketball team defeated "Ganja" 85-83 in the decisive game of their playoff series, becoming the next team to reach the semifinals. In the return game of the playoff series, "Absheron" defeated "Nakhchivan" 85-79 and tied the series overall.
23 Apr 2025
Our national team is in the semifinals of the qualifying round of the European 3x3 basketball championship
OUR NATIONAL TEAM IS IN THE SEMİ-FINAL OF THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP BETWEEN SMALL COUNTRIES
Our U-18 national basketball team started the European Championship with a victory.
U-18 national basketball team won its second victory in the group at the European Championship.
U-18 national basketball team won a historic victory over Armenia at the European Championship.
Our national U-18 basketball team is in the semi-finals of the European Championship!
Our U-18 national basketball team will compete for the 3rd place in the European Championship
Our national U-18 basketball team won the bronze medal of the European Championship!
Tournaments aimed at developing the sport of basketball continue in the regions
The timings of the group games of our men's and women's teams in 3x3 basketball at the Islamic Solidarity Games have been announced
The opponents of our national team in the 3x3 basketball European Cup were announced
Our men's 3x3 basketball team made a successful start to the Islamic Solidarity Games
Our women's 3x3 basketball team is in the 1/4 final stage of the Islamic Solidarity Games
Our men's 3x3 basketball team is in the 1/4 finals of the Islamic Solidarity Games
Our national women's 3x3 basketball team is in the 1/2 final stage of the Islamic Solidarity Games
Our men's 3x3 basketball team won the silver medal of the Islamic Solidarity Games
Our women's 3x3 basketball team became the champion of the Islamic Solidarity Games
Our 3x3 basketball team continues its preparations for the upcoming European Cup
Our men's national team in 3x3 basketball played the games of the European Cup
The teams that will participate in the Azerbaijan basketball championship have been determined
The tournament aimed at preparing for the Azerbaijan basketball championship has started
The tournament aimed at preparing for the Azerbaijan basketball championship continues
The semi-finalists of the tournament aimed at preparing for the Azerbaijan Basketball Championship were announced
The tournament aimed at preparing for the Azerbaijan basketball championship has ended
For the first time in the history of Azerbaijan basketball, the 5-league season is starting
Two more games of the 10th round were held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League
The team that won the first victory in the region was "Ganja" basketball players
The opponents of our national teams in the European Championship have been announced
The composition of the groups in the Azerbaijan Basketball Cup has been determined
"AAAF Khirdalan" basketball players strengthened their position in the play-off zone
"AAAF Khirdalan" and "Neftchi" teams became the next semi-finalists of the cup
There are two rounds left in the Azerbaijan Basketball League, and the teams that qualified for the "playoffs" have been determined
The international basketball tournament dedicated to the 100th anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev has ended
"Neftchi" signed a first as the stage champion of the World Women's Series in 3x3 basketball
After an 18-year break, Azerbaijan's basketball club is back in the European Cup
Our girls' U-16 national team won all their games and became the European champion
The opponents of our nation in the preliminary qualification stage of the World Championship have been determined
Basketball hegemons such as the USA, China and Spain bowed to the champion "Neftchi"
The start time of the 29th Azerbaijan basketball championship has been determined
The opening ceremony of the 2023/24 season was held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League
The three main favorites of the Azerbaijan Basketball League finished the round with victory
The most serious task in the name of Azerbaijani basketball was entrusted to local figures
"Khazri" strengthened its position in the leaders' group, and "Khirdalan" won after a long break.
The drawing ceremony of the Azerbaijan Basketball Cup for the 2023/24 season took place
"Neftchi" did not allow surprises, "Sabah" is the single leader of the championship
The dominant game of the captain of national team, Amil Hamzayev, brought victory to "Khazri"
The opponents of our women's 3x3 team in the "Paris-2024" Olympic qualification groups have been determined.
A comfortable victory from "Khazri" and a surprise and determined victory from "Khirdalan"
The dominant game of Teyvion Kirk from Illinois brought the important victory to "Khirdalan"
Our women's national team entered the "Paris 2024" Olympics by achieving a historic victory in 3x3 basketball!
Certificates will be presented to the trainers who have shown successful results in the seminar
Certificates were presented to the coaches who successfully completed the seminar
"Khazri" is the opponent of "Sabah" in the final of the Azerbaijan Basketball League!
The agenda of the 2024/25 season was discussed in the Azerbaijan Basketball League
Our men's and women's national teams qualified for the final stage of the Europe Cup
Our girls started the European Championship by defeating the Armenian national team
Our U-18 national team defeated Armenia and advanced to the semi-finals as the group leader
Our girls finished the group games with a defeat against the Armenian national team
Our U-18 girls' national team is the silver medalist of the "C" division of the European Championship
Our U-18 national team is the winner of the "C" division of the European Championship
The start time and new regulations of the 30th Azerbaijan Basketball Championship have been determined
The final seminar for referees before the new season was organized by the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation
The event of the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation (ABF) regarding the report of the last season and the opening of the new season took place
After two rounds in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL), the leader of the "A" group is Sabah, and the leader of the "B" group is the "Ordu" club
After 3 rounds in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL), "Sabah" is leading the "A" group, and "Ganja" is leading the "B" group
After four rounds, the "A" group is led by "Sabah" and the "B" group is headed by "Ganja"
"Neftchi" won its first victory this season over "Sabah", the leader of "A" group
The next three games of the 8th round were held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL)
"Sabah" is the winter champion of the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) for the 3rd time in a row
A meeting was held between the officials of the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation FIBA Champions League
A surprise victory from "Nakhchivan" basketball players in the opening game of the 10th round
The games postponed from the 9th round in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) have been completed
The winner of the first round of the "ABB Youth Basketball League" in 3x3 basketball is the main team of the Sports Academy
President of the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation Emin Amrullayev received his Latvian counterpart
The winner of the second stage of the "ABB Youth Basketball League" in 3x3 basketball is the team of the Sports Academy
RIOEUGIM 2 wins first stage of "ABB Women's Basketball League" in 3x3 basketball
"Ganja", "Absheron", "Ordu", and "Sarhadchi" clubs one step away from the playoffs
"Ganja" and "Ordu" clubs have advanced to the playoffs, while NTD and "Sumgayit" have equalized their series in the play-in round
"Sheki", "Neftchi", and "Sabah" clubs have taken a 1-0 lead in the playoff series
Training camp of our men's 3x3 basketball team from Serbia
Our men's national team, which is preparing for the qualifying round of the European 3x3 basketball championship to be held in Cyprus on June 4-5, continues its training camp in Novi Sad, Serbia.
06 may 2022
National basketball championship among students
On May 11, 2022, the opening ceremony of the national basketball championship among students of higher education institutions was organized by the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan Firudin Gurbanov, Rector of the Baku Higher Oil School Elmar Gasimov and Executive Director of the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation Farrukh Mahmudov wished student basketball players success in the competition.
It should be noted that the national basketball championship will be held from 11 to 20 May in the gym of the Baku Higher Oil School with the participation of 24 universities.
12 may 2022
A category tournament "IVAN JOVANOVIC ICA MEMORIAL" took place in Serbia
Our men's national 3x3 basketball team continues its training camp in Novi Sad, Serbia.
Our national team, which is preparing for the qualifying round of the European Championship to be held in Cyprus on June 4-5, tested its strength in the category A tournament "IVAN JOVANOVIC ICA MEMORIAL" in Nis, the same country. Our team, which reached the final out of 24 teams, lost to "PIRON" basketball players 12-21 in the final and finished the tournament in the second place.
The next training tournament of our team will take place in Belgrade, Serbia.
15 may 2022
Our national team is in the semifinals of the qualifying round of the European 3x3 basketball championship
OUR NATIONAL TEAM IS IN THE SEMİ-FINAL OF THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP BETWEEN SMALL COUNTRIES
Our U-18 national basketball team started the European Championship with a victory.
U-18 national basketball team won its second victory in the group at the European Championship.
U-18 national basketball team won a historic victory over Armenia at the European Championship.
Our national U-18 basketball team is in the semi-finals of the European Championship!
Our U-18 national basketball team will compete for the 3rd place in the European Championship
Our national U-18 basketball team won the bronze medal of the European Championship!
Tournaments aimed at developing the sport of basketball continue in the regions
The timings of the group games of our men's and women's teams in 3x3 basketball at the Islamic Solidarity Games have been announced
The opponents of our national team in the 3x3 basketball European Cup were announced
Our men's 3x3 basketball team made a successful start to the Islamic Solidarity Games
Our women's 3x3 basketball team is in the 1/4 final stage of the Islamic Solidarity Games
Our men's 3x3 basketball team is in the 1/4 finals of the Islamic Solidarity Games
Our national women's 3x3 basketball team is in the 1/2 final stage of the Islamic Solidarity Games
Our men's 3x3 basketball team won the silver medal of the Islamic Solidarity Games
Our women's 3x3 basketball team became the champion of the Islamic Solidarity Games
Our 3x3 basketball team continues its preparations for the upcoming European Cup
Our men's national team in 3x3 basketball played the games of the European Cup
The teams that will participate in the Azerbaijan basketball championship have been determined
The tournament aimed at preparing for the Azerbaijan basketball championship has started
The tournament aimed at preparing for the Azerbaijan basketball championship continues
The semi-finalists of the tournament aimed at preparing for the Azerbaijan Basketball Championship were announced
The tournament aimed at preparing for the Azerbaijan basketball championship has ended
Two more games of the 10th round were held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League
The team that won the first victory in the region was "Ganja" basketball players
The opponents of our national teams in the European Championship have been announced
The composition of the groups in the Azerbaijan Basketball Cup has been determined
"AAAF Khirdalan" basketball players strengthened their position in the play-off zone
"AAAF Khirdalan" and "Neftchi" teams became the next semi-finalists of the cup
There are two rounds left in the Azerbaijan Basketball League, and the teams that qualified for the "playoffs" have been determined
The international basketball tournament dedicated to the 100th anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev has ended
"Neftchi" signed a first as the stage champion of the World Women's Series in 3x3 basketball
After an 18-year break, Azerbaijan's basketball club is back in the European Cup
Our girls' U-16 national team won all their games and became the European champion
The opponents of our nation in the preliminary qualification stage of the World Championship have been determined
Basketball hegemons such as the USA, China and Spain bowed to the champion "Neftchi"
The start time of the 29th Azerbaijan basketball championship has been determined
The opening ceremony of the 2023/24 season was held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League
The three main favorites of the Azerbaijan Basketball League finished the round with victory
The most serious task in the name of Azerbaijani basketball was entrusted to local figures
"Khazri" strengthened its position in the leaders' group, and "Khirdalan" won after a long break.
The drawing ceremony of the Azerbaijan Basketball Cup for the 2023/24 season took place
"Neftchi" did not allow surprises, "Sabah" is the single leader of the championship
The dominant game of the captain of national team, Amil Hamzayev, brought victory to "Khazri"
The opponents of our women's 3x3 team in the "Paris-2024" Olympic qualification groups have been determined.
A comfortable victory from "Khazri" and a surprise and determined victory from "Khirdalan"
The dominant game of Teyvion Kirk from Illinois brought the important victory to "Khirdalan"
Our women's national team entered the "Paris 2024" Olympics by achieving a historic victory in 3x3 basketball!
Certificates will be presented to the trainers who have shown successful results in the seminar
Certificates were presented to the coaches who successfully completed the seminar
"Khazri" is the opponent of "Sabah" in the final of the Azerbaijan Basketball League!
The agenda of the 2024/25 season was discussed in the Azerbaijan Basketball League
Our men's and women's national teams qualified for the final stage of the Europe Cup
Our girls started the European Championship by defeating the Armenian national team
Our U-18 national team defeated Armenia and advanced to the semi-finals as the group leader
Our girls finished the group games with a defeat against the Armenian national team
Our U-18 girls' national team is the silver medalist of the "C" division of the European Championship
Our U-18 national team is the winner of the "C" division of the European Championship
Our girls won a historic victory over the USA national team, considered the founders of basketball, in Paris
The start time and new regulations of the 30th Azerbaijan Basketball Championship have been determined
The final seminar for referees before the new season was organized by the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation
The event of the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation (ABF) regarding the report of the last season and the opening of the new season took place
After two rounds in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL), the leader of the "A" group is Sabah, and the leader of the "B" group is the "Ordu" club
After 3 rounds in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL), "Sabah" is leading the "A" group, and "Ganja" is leading the "B" group
After four rounds, the "A" group is led by "Sabah" and the "B" group is headed by "Ganja"
"Neftchi" won its first victory this season over "Sabah", the leader of "A" group
The next three games of the 8th round were held in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL)
"Sabah" is the winter champion of the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) for the 3rd time in a row
A meeting was held between the officials of the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation FIBA Champions League
A surprise victory from "Nakhchivan" basketball players in the opening game of the 10th round
The games postponed from the 9th round in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) have been completed
The opponents of our boys' and girls' youth national teams in the group stage of the European Championship have been announced.
The winner of the first round of the "ABB Youth Basketball League" in 3x3 basketball is the main team of the Sports Academy
President of the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation Emin Amrullayev received his Latvian counterpart
The winner of the second stage of the "ABB Youth Basketball League" in 3x3 basketball is the team of the Sports Academy
RIOEUGIM 2 wins first stage of "ABB Women's Basketball League" in 3x3 basketball
"Ganja", "Absheron", "Ordu", and "Sarhadchi" clubs one step away from the playoffs
"Ganja" and "Ordu" clubs have advanced to the playoffs, while NTD and "Sumgayit" have equalized their series in the play-in round
"Sheki", "Neftchi", and "Sabah" clubs have taken a 1-0 lead in the playoff series
For the first time in the history of Azerbaijan basketball, the 5-league season is starting