"The determination and desire of my players allow us to aim for the championship," said Fuzuli Mammadov, head coach of Shahdag Qusar, in an interview with Offsideplus.az.

"Our first match is against MOIK. We held a two-phase training camp in Baku and Shamakhi, and played six friendly matches. Our preparation has gone according to plan. The desire of the players further motivates us. Our target is the Premier League. We will play for the championship. We have a sufficient squad for this. The determination and desire of my players also enable this."

It is worth noting that in the opening fixture of the first round, Shahdag Qusar will be the guest of MOIK.