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Qarabag FK has commented on a fine imposed after a letter not used in the Azerbaijani alphabet appeared on Zakaria Savo’s shirt during its away match against Gabala in the 10th round of the Misli Premier League. The match ended 0-0.
The Aghdam club’s press service said the incident resulted from a technical error. The club said it corrected the issue promptly after discovering it and would take the necessary care to prevent similar incidents in the future.
AFFA’s Disciplinary Committee fined Qarabag 1,500 manats for the violation. The team has 19 points and stands third in the league table. Gabala is 10th with eight points.
Context
On November 3, 2026, Qarabag was reported to have been fined a total of 4,500 manats over incidents during the same match. Of that amount, 3,000 manats was for fans’ use of pyrotechnics.
