Michael Essien wins first match with Sabail FC in Azerbaijani top-flight

Michael Essien won his first match with Azerbaijani side Sabail FC last week in the Premier League.

The ex-Ghana international who has been signed a player-coach was an unused substitute in the 2-1 win at Sumqayit.

Essien featured in their two previous matches in which the team lost and drew.

Sabail FC are second bottom on the eight team table.