The 2009–10 Sarajevoseason was the club's 61st season in history, and their 16th consecutive season in the top flight of Bosnianfootball, the Premier League of BiH. Besides competing in the Premier League, the team competed in the National Cup and the qualifications for UEFA Europa League. During the season club changed the managers. Mirza Varešanović become the Sarajevo's manager on 7 April 2010,[1] after Mehmed Janjoš left the position on 28 March.[2] During the transition period, Almir Turković, assistant coach of Mehmed Janjoš, was positioned as the head coach.[3] The season covers the period from 25 June 2009 to 24 June 2010.
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On 22 June, Sarajevo were drawn to face Spartak Trnava (Slovakia) or Inter Baku (Azerbaijan) in the Second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.[8] On 9 July, it was determined that Spartak would be Sarajevo's opponent, having defeated Inter 5–2 on aggregate. By winning 2–1 on aggregate, Sarajevo secured place in the Third qualifying round.[9] Before the second leg match, supporters of both teams had a fight on the streets of Trnava, which resulted in few injured fans.[10]