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Azerbaijan Football Fires Coach After Winless Streak

9/8/2025

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Azerbaijan's national football team has dismissed head coach Fernando Santos after 11 winless matches.
His tenure included 9 losses and 2 draws, ending with a 5-0 defeat to Iceland.
Media pressure mounted for his resignation during a post-match press conference.
The Azerbaijan Football Federation announced his departure by mutual agreement, pending contract settlement.
U21 coach Aykhan Abbasov will serve as interim head coach for an upcoming World Cup qualifier.

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Azerbaijan's national football team has dismissed head coach Fernando Santos after 11 winless matches.
His tenure included 9 losses and 2 draws, ending with a 5-0 defeat to Iceland.
Media pressure mounted for his resignation during a post-match press conference.
The Azerbaijan Football Federation announced his departure by mutual agreement, pending contract settlement.
U21 coach Aykhan Abbasov will serve as interim head coach for an upcoming World Cup qualifier.