UCL: Nwachukwu inspires Sabah Baku into historic group stage spot

Former Golden Eaglets winger, Christian Nwachukwu played a crucial role as Azerbaijani club, Sabah Baku earned a place in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League following their comeback victory over Hapoel Be’er Sheva.

Sabah Baku suffered a 2-1 defeat in the first leg in Israel last week.

The Owls, however, fought back to win the second leg 5-2 and secure a 6-4 aggregate victory.

Nwachukwu netted Sabah Baku’s first goal of the night.

It will be the first time Valdas Dambrauskas’ side will compete in the UEFA Champions League group stage.

Sabah Baku also won the Azerbaijan Premier League for the first time last season.