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Jamaican winger Kaheem Parris etched his name into Sabah FK’s history books on Tuesday evening, netting the opening goal in the Azerbaijani champions’ maiden Champions League victory. Playing at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Parris struck in the 49th minute from the edge of the box after connecting with a cutback from Ivan Lepinjica, according to the Jamaica Observer. The goal marked not only Sabah’s first win in the competition but also their first-ever goal in European competition.
The victory proved particularly significant given Sabah’s rocky start to their Champions League campaign. The club had suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Manchester United in their opening fixture, making the turnaround against Slavia Prague all the more impressive. Joy-Lance Mickels sealed the 2-0 result late in the match in unusual circumstances, as his weak effort from distance should have been cleared by Slavia defender David Moses, but the Nigerian defender tripped and allowed the ball to find the net.
The defeat extended Slavia Prague’s winless streak in the Champions League to 21 matches, underscoring the significance of Sabah’s breakthrough performance in European club football’s premier competition.
Sabah FK competes in the Azerbaijan Premier League and qualified for the UEFA Champions League as Azerbaijani champions. This was their inaugural campaign in the competition, making Parris’s contribution particularly historic for the club’s European ambitions.
Parris’s achievement represents a significant milestone for Jamaican football on the continental stage, showcasing Caribbean talent competing at the highest level of European club football and contributing to a historic victory for his club.
Sources and attribution
- Jamaica Observer
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