Sumgait management and coaching staff held a meeting to discuss team leadership.

Offsideplus.az reports that, according to a statement from the club, Isa Suliman has been appointed as the new first-team captain. Roi Kehat and Hojjat Haghverdi will serve as vice-captains.

The armband was previously worn by Sabuhi Abdullazade, who has been ruled out of action for five months. The midfielder sustained a severe leg injury after breaking a corridor glass window following his red card in the 74th minute of the Misli Premier League round 1 match against Neftchi.