The last game in the international career of our experienced referee Alakbar Hasanov !
One of the most prominent figures of Azerbaijani basketball, international referee Alakbar Hasanov, is set to officiate his final game under the FIBA banner. The experienced referee will take charge of the bronze medal match between Slovenia and Italy at the FIBA U16 European Championship in Georgia. This game will be Hasanov’s last appearance as a head referee on the international stage and will go down in history as the symbolic conclusion of his long and successful international career. Since 2010, Alakbar Hasanov has been entrusted with officiating FIBA competitions. Over the course of 15 years, he has represented Azerbaijani basketball with distinction at European Championships in different age categories, international tournaments, and club competitions. Among these are the Women’s EuroLeague Final, final matches of various divisions of European Championships, as well as the Olympic Festival final. Although retiring from international refereeing, Hasanov will continue to remain actively involved in basketball. He will go on to officiate games in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) and will also support the development of young referees. Furthermore, in upcoming FIBA competitions, he will serve as an instructor, sharing his valuable knowledge and experience with the new generation of officials. Hasanov’s years of service have played a key role in the growth and progress of Azerbaijani basketball refereeing. His name will always be remembered as a trusted representative of Azerbaijani officiating on the international stage.
On behalf of the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation (ABF), we wish Alakbar Hasanov every success in his future endeavors!
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Round 9 of the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) concludes: NTD claim first regular-season win
Games of round 9 of the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) were held from december 11 to 14. The following results were recorded in the games played in Groups A and B:
Group A
NTD vs. Sheki – 93:79
Absheron Lions vs. Neftchi – 88:72
Group B
Lankaran vs. Guba – 87:95
Nakhchivan vs. Serhedchi – 90:74
Sumgait vs. Ordu – 86:106
After nine rounds, "Sabah" and "Ordu" lead Groups A and B respectively with a perfect record. It should be noted that the round 9 match between "Sabah and "Ganja" has been postponed due to Sabah’s game against Alba Berlin in the Basketball Champions League, which will take place in Germany on december 16.
14 dek 2025
"Sabah" and "Ordu" clubs continue to lead in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL)
From december 3 to 5, the games of round 8 in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) were held. The following scores were recorded in the matches played in Groups "A" and "B".
Group A
"Neftchi" – "Ganja" (73:80)
"Absheron Lions" – NTD (102:87)
"Sheki" – "Sabah" (83:115)
Group B
"Sarhadchi" – "Ordu" (64:100)
"Nakhchivan" – "Lankaran" (82:75)
"Guba" – "Sumgait" (107:90)
After 8 rounds, "Sabah" and "Ordu" lead Groups "A" and "B" respectively with perfect records. It should be noted that on december 6, the postponed round 3 match between "Ganja" and "Neftchi" was held, with the home team claiming an 85:84 victory.
06 dek 2025
The Azerbaijan national team has kicked off its EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifying campaign
Our men’s national basketball team has played two games in the pre-qualifying stage of the EuroBasket 2029, which will be held in 2029. Our first match in Group A took place away against North Macedonia — considered the strongest team in the group. The home side won the game with a score of 87–49. Our second group match was against Luxembourg. Although our team came close to a comeback in the final period, the game ended 95–90 in favor of the opponent.
It should be noted that the next group matches for the Azerbaijan national team will take place on February 27, 2026, away against Ireland, and on March 2, at home, against North Macedonia.
01 dek 2025
Round 9 of the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) concludes: NTD claim first regular-season win
Games of round 9 of the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) were held from december 11 to 14. The following results were recorded in the games played in Groups A and B:
Group A
NTD vs. Sheki – 93:79
Absheron Lions vs. Neftchi – 88:72
Group B
Lankaran vs. Guba – 87:95
Nakhchivan vs. Serhedchi – 90:74
Sumgait vs. Ordu – 86:106
After nine rounds, "Sabah" and "Ordu" lead Groups A and B respectively with a perfect record. It should be noted that the round 9 match between "Sabah and "Ganja" has been postponed due to Sabah’s game against Alba Berlin in the Basketball Champions League, which will take place in Germany on december 16.
14 dek 2025
"Sabah" and "Ordu" clubs continue to lead in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL)
From december 3 to 5, the games of round 8 in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) were held. The following scores were recorded in the matches played in Groups "A" and "B".
Group A
"Neftchi" – "Ganja" (73:80)
"Absheron Lions" – NTD (102:87)
"Sheki" – "Sabah" (83:115)
Group B
"Sarhadchi" – "Ordu" (64:100)
"Nakhchivan" – "Lankaran" (82:75)
"Guba" – "Sumgait" (107:90)
After 8 rounds, "Sabah" and "Ordu" lead Groups "A" and "B" respectively with perfect records. It should be noted that on december 6, the postponed round 3 match between "Ganja" and "Neftchi" was held, with the home team claiming an 85:84 victory.
06 dek 2025
The Azerbaijan national team has kicked off its EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifying campaign
Our men’s national basketball team has played two games in the pre-qualifying stage of the EuroBasket 2029, which will be held in 2029. Our first match in Group A took place away against North Macedonia — considered the strongest team in the group. The home side won the game with a score of 87–49. Our second group match was against Luxembourg. Although our team came close to a comeback in the final period, the game ended 95–90 in favor of the opponent.
It should be noted that the next group matches for the Azerbaijan national team will take place on February 27, 2026, away against Ireland, and on March 2, at home, against North Macedonia.
01 dek 2025