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Sadıq Sadıqov dead at age 60, Azerbaijani football executive

Sadıq Sadıqov: key obituary facts

Is Sadıq Sadıqov dead? Yes. Sadıq Sadıqov died on June 5, 2026, at age 60.

Cause of death: Sadıq Sadıqov's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Sadıq Sadıqov known for?

He was an Azerbaijani football manager.

More about Sadıq Sadıqov

Born: 9 November 1965.

Place of birth: Nakhchivan.

Gender: male.

Occupation: business executive.

Nationality: Azerbaijan.

Education: Azerbaijan Technical University.

Awards: honorary diploma of President of Azerbaijan Republic, honored figure of physical education and Sports (Azerbaijan).

Sadıq Sadıqov, the Azerbaijani football executive who served as president of Neftçi from 2009 to 2015, died on June 5, 2026, at age 60.

Born in Nakhchivan on November 9, 1965, he was also known by his full name, Sadıq Asəf oğlu Sadıqov. He graduated from the Azerbaijan Polytechnic Institute in 1990 with a degree in mechanics, and later held several positions connected to Neftçi, including executive director of the club’s Sports Health Complex.

Sadıqov was an executive member of Azerbaijan’s National Olympic Committee and received the honorary diploma of the President of Azerbaijan Republic as well as the title of honored figure of physical education and sports.

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