“God is with us. We will play strong and manage the situation,” these are the three points that Gvozdenovic wants on his side tomorrow against Egnatia.

The coach is known to be a strong believer and has great faith in divine assistance. However, it seems that this time a beautiful game alone won’t be enough; a very strong performance will be needed to defeat the opponent. But perhaps what is more important is the need to effectively manage game situations, as these have often troubled the Korçars.

Therefore, it appears that individual mistakes must be managed both by the players and as a group.

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A day before the match against Egnatia, Skënderbeu’s coach, Ivan Gvozdenovic, held a press conference, expressing his strong belief that his players will take the field to secure maximum points from this match.

“We haven’t had consistency so far; we don’t have results. We have other aspects, but what matters now are the points. We don’t need to play beautifully or talk a lot; we only need the points. In our last matches against Partizani, Dinamo, and Tirana, we were ahead 1-0, then 2-1 down to Tirana. We drew 1-1 with Dinamo and lost 2-1 to them. The responsibility and confidence must improve for us,” he said.

Gvozdenovic praised Egnatia highly but noted that the visitors are also facing problems at this stage. In conclusion, the Skënderbeu coach expressed confidence that this time the team will return to winning ways.

“Egnatia is a good, strong team, but that’s the situation. They also have issues after two consecutive losses. It will be a tough and challenging match. We are ready; today we have our last training session. Juri and Tare have joined the team in training. We will see how it goes.

Every team aims for victory, and so does Skënderbeu. I’m 100% sure we will field a team with positive confidence, and then we will see how we perform and discuss more tomorrow. We will play strongly, manage the situation, and with God’s help, we will come away with a positive result,” Gvozdenovic declared.

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Throughout this week, the “Skënderbeu” club and others have been calling for everyone to be present at the “Skënderbeu” stadium tomorrow to support their beloved team, which needs its 12th player now more than ever.

Facing Egnatia, with the help of the fans, Skënderbeu has a great chance to overcome them and get back on the path to positive results.

Just a short while ago, the “Skënderbeu” club reiterated its call for everyone to be present at the stadium, encouraging as many people as possible to attend.

In a post, they stated that there is only one road in the southeastern city tomorrow, and that is the road leading to the “Skënderbeu” stadium at 19:00.

Post from KF Skënderbeu:

“Tomorrow all roads lead to the Den!

Together we are stronger!

Together we can succeed!”

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This weekend marks the fourth week for both the women’s and men’s volleyball teams of Skënderbeu, with both teams set to compete away from home.

In women’s volleyball, Skënderbeu has achieved three victories in the first three weeks and will face Barleti Volley on Saturday, October 5. The match will take place at 17:00. On paper, the red-and-white girls seem poised to win this match, but they will be looking to deliver a convincing performance with a clean result.

Meanwhile, as the women play in the capital, the men’s team, coached by Arben Prifti, will also be competing away. At the same time and day as the women’s match, Skënderbeu will face Elbasani in the fourth week of the Super League. After three weeks, the men’s team has recorded two wins and one loss, placing them second behind Partizani. The men’s volleyball team has been exceptional this season, and another victory is anticipated on Saturday.

Best of luck to both volleyball teams of Skënderbeu this fourth week!

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The Albanian national team will play its next two matches in the UEFA Nations League against the Czech Republic (October 11, “Epet Arena”, 20:45) and Georgia (October 14, “Mikheil Meskhi Stadium”, 20:45).

Coach Silvinjo has released the list of 24 players called up for the two away matches.

In goal are Thomas Strakosha, Elhan Kastrati, and Alen Sherri. The defenders include Elseid Hysaj, Ivan Balliu, Mario Mitaj, Andi Hadroj, Ardian Ismajli, Berat Gjimshiti, Arlind Ajeti, Marash Kumbulla, and Enea Mihaj.

In midfield, the squad consists of Ylber Ramadani, Kristjan Asllani, Amir Abrashi, Adrion Pajaziti, Qazim Laçi, Nedim Bajrami, and Ernest Muçi.

The forwards are Jasir Asani, Taulant Seferi, Arbër Hoxha, Myrto Uzuni, and Mirlind Daku.

Player gathering will begin on Sunday in Tirana with those who finish their club commitments earlier, while the full squad is expected to assemble on Monday, October 7. Training sessions will take place at the “Football House,” and on Thursday, the national team will travel to the Czech Republic.

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Round 8 of the Super League kicks off today, and the fifth matchday of this week has arrived. There are five exciting matches expected to deliver intense emotions, especially considering the positions of the teams that are eager not to drop points at this early stage.

Round 8 begins today, Friday, with the first match at 19:00 between Ilir Daja’s Dinamo and Laçi, which has yet to enjoy its first victory in this Super League.

Then, Saturday, October 5th (tomorrow) will feature two matches, both at 19:00, and will also be Skënderbeu’s day. In the capital, Partizani will host Bylis, a match that appears straightforward on paper. Simultaneously, at the “Skënderbeu” stadium, the Korçars will host Egnatia, the reigning champions, and despite the difficulty, they will be seeking only victory to get back on track.

Round 8, the second to last of the first phase, will conclude on Sunday with the last two matches, also at 19:00. Teuta-Tirana and Vllaznia-Elbasani are the other two interesting clashes, making this eighth week start tomorrow and conclude on Sunday with five pairs, each more intriguing than the last.

SUPER LEAGUE ROUND 8

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024
19:00 DINAMO-LAÇI

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024
19:00 PARTIZANI-BYLIS
19:00 SKËNDERBEU-EGNATIA

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024
19:00 TEUTA-TIRANA
19:00 VLLAZNIA-ELBASANI

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The victory for Maliqi in the second week of the second division, a 1-0 win against Luftëtari, has cost them dearly. Due to the throwing of objects onto the field and offensive chants, the Disciplinary Commission has fined the club 200,000 lek.

Additionally, player Lion Ndoci has been suspended for two matches due to unsportsmanlike conduct.

Here is the decision against Maliqi:

KF Maliqi is fined 200,000 (two hundred thousand) lek for the improper behavior of spectators, including offensive chants and throwing objects onto the playing field, in accordance with articles 17/2/b, 17/2/e, and 17/2/h of the Disciplinary Code (KDE). According to article 76/1/b of the KDE, the fine is to be applied at a rate of 20%.

Player Lion Ndoci of KF Maliqi is suspended for 2 (two) matches for unsportsmanlike behavior towards opposing players, based on article 14/1/b of the KDE.

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Four years ago, in 2020, this was the moment of Ermir Rashica’s training sessions in Kosovo, as shown in the photo above. Today, Rashica has risen significantly; from Kosova to Skënderbeu, he has made his mark on the U-21 national team and aims for a spot on the senior red-and-black squad. He is also expected to make a major transfer to Europe, possibly as early as the winter market.

Through hard work, Ermir Rashica has become a key player. At Skënderbeu, he has already scored 3 goals in the first 7 weeks of the season and hopes to be among the top scorers.

Rashica is one of those rare talents whose extraordinary qualities are evident. His natural position is as a winger, a role he showcased four years ago, and now he must truly step up and become a leader for Skënderbeu.

Even during the recent loss to Tirana, he was one of the best players on the field, and this Saturday is his chance to shine and prove that Ermir Rashica is invaluable.

Go, young man from Mitrovica!

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The match between Skënderbeu and Egnatia, scheduled for Saturday at 19:00 at the “Skënderbeu” stadium, is more than just important. This is because Skënderbeu needs a victory, and Egnatia comes off a home loss to Partizani, meaning they also desperately need points.

However, the situation at Skënderbeu is not what everyone expected after the first seven weeks, especially since President Ardjan Takaj had high hopes for an even better start than last season.

This has not happened, as in these seven weeks, Skënderbeu has only managed 7 points, and following the recent loss to Tirana, President Takaj has decided to arrive in the southeastern city three days ahead of the match against Egnatia.

His presence has certainly changed the mood within the team, as players are starting to raise their adrenaline early, and by Saturday, they are expected to give more than 100% on the field.

The president closely observed yesterday’s training session and was also present today. Additionally, he will be there for the final training session tomorrow to further motivate the team ahead of this crucial challenge.

If there’s a day when the players need to give their all on the field, it’s this Saturday, and undoubtedly, Ardjan Takaj is there to show that this match holds significant importance and is worth three vital points.

Go Skënderbeu!

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The Skënderbeu club has just announced the upcoming match for Round 8, set to take place this Saturday at the southeastern stadium between Skënderbeu and Egnatia.

Notably, week after week, the club selects a player to announce the match day, and this time it is defender Andrea Gerco, a key player for Skënderbeu. He is undoubtedly a quality athlete who has performed exceptionally well in the white and red jersey. Skënderbeu appears to be in the final preparations for this important match, eagerly awaiting the day to face Egnatia, the reigning champions.

It is known that this week’s match poses a high level of difficulty, but Skënderbeu has shown this season that they can win against all teams at home, including those contending for the championship title.

Today and tomorrow mark the final two training sessions, and there’s no doubt that Egnatia is crucial for Skënderbeu, especially coming off a 2-1 loss to Tirana.

Next Match!

Skënderbeu – Egnatia
Saturday, October 5
19:00, “Skënderbeu” Stadium

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