Randi Dumfur couldn’t secure a move during the summer transfer window, so he was forced to return to Skënderbeu, where he has an ongoing contract.

Randi expressed his gratitude: “I want to thank Skënderbeu for reopening the door for my return, and I’m very happy about it.” Although he was approached by a club in Arabia, that opportunity fell through. He provided details: “There were several reasons the transfer didn’t happen, primarily related to documentation issues.”

It seems that objective reasons were at play, but what matters now is that Skënderbeu has strengthened its defense. Randi stated, “I’m ready to play in the next match, as I’ve been training individually.”

Team officials also confirmed that Randi is in very good physical condition.

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On Saturday at 17:00, Skënderbeu will host Laçi in the 6th match of the Superliga. In the first five weeks, Skënderbeu has recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses, placing them 9th in the standings with 4 points. Laçi, sitting at the bottom with 3 points from 3 draws and 2 losses, is just one point behind.

This match will feature a showdown between the two bottom teams, and today we bring you the statistics and facts surrounding the Skënderbeu-Laçi clash at the “Skënderbeu” stadium.

In the last 10 encounters between these teams, the statistics favor Laçi. Skënderbeu hasn’t defeated Laçi in the southeastern city for 5 years, making Laçi a “black cat” for them in recent times.

In those 10 matches, Skënderbeu has managed just 1 win, with 5 draws and 4 losses against their rivals.

The last victory for Skënderbeu against Laçi was in February 2019, meaning it has been over 5 years since they celebrated a home win against the Kurbinas.

On February 2, 2019, Skënderbeu defeated Laçi 2-1, with goals from Krasniqi and Pervan from the penalty spot in the second half, while Selmani scored the only goal for the visitors from the spot. Since that day, Skënderbeu has faced only draws and losses against Laçi. Fans hope that this Saturday will break the curse and that Skënderbeu can return to winning ways against Laçi at the “Skënderbeu” stadium.

Last 10 matches at the “Skënderbeu” stadium:

08.05.2024 Skënderbeu-Laçi 1-1

17.12.2023 Skënderbeu-Laçi 0-1

14.05.2022 Skënderbeu-Laçi 1-2

15.01.2022 Skënderbeu-Laçi 0-0

13.03.2021 Skënderbeu-Laçi 0-2

05.12.2020 Skënderbeu-Laçi 1-1

15.06.2020 Skënderbeu-Laçi 1-1

02.11.2019 Skënderbeu-Laçi 1-4

11.02.2019 Skënderbeu-Laçi 2-1

31.08.2018 Skënderbeu-Laçi 1-1

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The sixth week of the “Abissnet Superiore” championship will take place on Saturday and Sunday. The first match of this week features Skënderbeu vs. Laçi, set to be held at the Korçë stadium at 17:00.

Saturday evening will culminate in the capital derby, Partizani vs. Tirana. This high-stakes clash of Week 6 will take place at the “Air Albania” stadium at 20:00, promising to be one of the hottest encounters of the “Abissnet Superiore,” where excitement is guaranteed.

Three more matches of Week 6 will be played on Sunday. Vllaznia will face Bylis at “Loro Boriçi” stadium at 17:00. In the evening, two final matches will kick off at 20:00: AF Elbasani will host Egnatia, while Teuta will take on Dinamo City at “Niko Dovana.”

All matches of the “Abissnet Superiore” championship will be broadcast live on RTSH channels.

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The coach and staff of the Korçë team are preparing for changes in the upcoming match. Recent training sessions indicate that nearly all players acquired during the transfer window have adapted well, signaling a moment for transformation.

Given the team’s lack of points, despite some solid performances, it’s essential to establish a different rhythm. Recently, Randi, a crucial addition to the defense, has joined the squad and is expected to start in Saturday’s match. His presence could bring a fresh dynamic to the team’s strategy.

As the team works to address these issues, the coaching staff is actively planning adjustments to the starting lineup. These changes aim not only to improve performance on the field but also to boost morale among the players. With the pressure mounting, the upcoming match presents an opportunity for Skënderbeu to turn their fortunes around and secure vital points in the league.

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Meanwhile, it was our portal “Korça Boom” that revealed Liridon Balaj as the latest signing yesterday, and today the club has officially announced the acquisition.

In a post, the white and red club states that Balaj has signed a 3-year contract, which is certainly a long-term deal.

Since yesterday, Liridon has been training with the team, and now fans are eagerly awaiting his debut in the Skënderbeu jersey in the Superleague matches.

Here is the club’s latest announcement:

Liridon Balaj officially joins Skënderbeu!

The 25-year-old, who came through the Besa Pejë academy, has signed a contract with the club for the next three years after spending several years playing in Switzerland and Belgium.

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The fifth week of the Superleague has now faded with Skënderbeu’s defeat, which drops them to the bottom of the league. The white and reds don’t have time to dwell on their recent loss, as they need to focus on the sixth week of the Superleague.

It is now official that week 6 will take place on Saturday and Sunday, meaning it will be spread over two days. Skënderbeu will kick off this week with their match on Saturday.

Skënderbeu vs. Laçi will be played on September 21 and will start at a different time than usual, at 17:00. The first day, Saturday, will conclude with the capital derby, Partizani vs. Tirana, which will begin at 20:00.

On Sunday, three remaining matches will be played. Vllaznia vs. Bylis will be the first match of the day at 17:00, while the last two matches will kick off at 20:00 in the evening.

SIXTH WEEK OF THE SUPERLEAGUE

Saturday, September 21, 2024

17:00 SKËNDERBEU-LAÇI

20:00 PARTIZANI-TIRANA

Sunday, September 22, 2024

17:00 VLLAZNIA-BYLIS

20:00 ELBASANI-EGNATIA

20:00 TEUTA-DINAMO

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The Cup of Albania will kick off on September 25 for the 2024/2025 season. Unlike last season, which featured 44 teams, this edition will have 42 teams—two fewer than the previous season—from the “Abissnet Superiore,” Kategoria e Parë, Kategoria e Dytë, and the champion team of Kategoria e Tretë from the 2023-2024 season.

The 2024-2025 Cup of Albania will consist of a preliminary round and an elimination phase. The teams ranked from first to eighth in the “Abissnet Superiore” for the 2023-2024 season will compete starting from the round of 16.

In the preliminary round, four teams will play. Naftëtari (ranked 9th in Group A of Kategoria e Dytë) will face the team from Basania (the champion of Kategoria e Tretë in the 2023-2024 edition). The winning team will proceed to B16 in the round of 32. The other match in this round will feature Murlani (ranked 10th in Group A of Kategoria e Dytë) against Albanët (ranked 11th in Group A of Kategoria e Dytë). The winning team will proceed to B15 in the round of 32.

The matches in the round of 32 will take place on October 25, involving the teams ranked 9th and 10th in Abissnet Superiore for the 2023-2024 season, along with the 12 teams participating in Kategoria e Parë in the same season, 16 teams ranked in the top eight positions of Kategoria e Dytë groups A and B for the 2023-2024 season, and the two teams that qualify from the preliminary round.

To determine the quarterfinal and semifinal matchups, a free draw will take place, and the matches will be played in a home-and-away format over two legs.

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Former Juventus, Inter, and Italy striker Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci has passed away at the age of 59.

Schillaci won the hearts of Italians and many Albanian fans during the 1990 World Cup. A father of three daughters, he had been suffering from a serious illness for some time and ultimately could not win the most important match of his life.

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Skënderbeu has closed the transfer window with yet another signing.

The player in question is Liridon Balaj, a 25-year-old midfielder who, starting today, has joined the training sessions with Skënderbeu and is expected to sign a two-season contract with the club.

It is official that Balaj is now part of Skënderbeu. He grew up in Kosovo with Besa of Peja until 2019, after which he moved to teams such as Aarau in Switzerland, Deinze in Belgium, and then to Schaffhausen in Germany. Recently, as part of the Belgian team Deinze, Liridon has now joined Skënderbeu.

Today, Balaj has started training with Skënderbeu and will now be part of the white and red squad, filling the gaps in the midfield.

During his career, he has managed to score 22 goals and is a player with significant value, but now we are expecting to see him on the field, possibly even in this Saturday’s match.

Welcome Liridon Balaj to the white and red family!

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The 5th round of the Superliga concluded last night with a loss for Skënderbeu, which drops them to the bottom of the Superliga standings. The white-red team doesn’t have time to “mourn” their recent defeats, as they need to immediately focus on the 6th round of the Superliga.

It is now official: the 6th round will be played on Saturday and Sunday, meaning it will be spread over two days. In fact, Skënderbeu will play the first match of this round, on Saturday.

Skënderbeu vs. Laçi will be held on September 21st, starting at 17:00, a different time than usual. The first day, Saturday, will end with the capital derby, Partizani vs. Tirana, which will kick off at 20:00.

On Sunday, three more matches will be played. The first match of the day will be Vllaznia vs. Bylis at 17:00, while the last two matches will start at 20:00.

Elbasani vs. Egnatia will be played at “Elbasan Arena,” and the final match, Teuta vs. Dinamo, will be at “Niko Dovana.”

Thus, Skënderbeu has only a few days to prepare for their next match, as they will face Laçi at the “Skënderbeu” stadium on Saturday at 17:00.

6th ROUND OF THE SUPERLIGA

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

17:00 SKËNDERBEU vs. LAÇI

20:00 PARTIZANI vs. TIRANA

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

17:00 VLLAZNIA vs. BYLIS

20:00 ELBASANI vs. EGNATIA

20:00 TEUTA vs. DINAMO

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