Azerbaijani Premier League outfit AZAL are still battling to avoid the drop with only five rounds before the end of this season.

On Sunday, they could only manage a 1 - 1 draw against Khazar Lankaran, with in - form Nigerian attacking midfielder William Oluremi John scoring the equalizer in the 34th minute.

“It was a great team goal....We played some great football especially in the first half. We were a bit unfortunate not to get our second goal.

“But our defense held strong to prevent us conceding any more goals. A good team performance,” William John said to allnigeriasoccer.com

In their next fixture, AZAL will face Oke Akpoveta’s Revan, who are all but doomed for relegation despite an amazing run in the Cup.

“We are improving and we will be going out to win our next game as we return home next Sunday, ”he added.

The former USA Under 20 international has notched up 8 goals in 30 appearances this term.