Skënderbeu must quickly forget the recent victory against Laçi, as two very important matches lie ahead for the red-and-whites, and the challenges will be significant.

It has now been officially announced when weeks 7 and 8 of the Superleague will take place, as the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has released the calendar with the dates and official times.

Next Sunday, Skënderbeu will travel to play against Tirana in the capital, with the match scheduled to start at 19:00 on September 29. This gives them a week to prepare for Tirana.

Following that, in week 8 of the Superleague, Skënderbeu will return to the “Skënderbeu” stadium to face Egnatia in another challenging match. This game is planned for Saturday, October 5, and will also start at 19:00. These are the next two official matches, after which there will be a break due to the national team gathering.

Week 7

September 29 (Sunday)
19:00 Tirana – Skënderbeu

Week 8

October 5 (Saturday)
19:00 Skënderbeu – Egnatia

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With 7 points after the first 6 rounds, Skënderbeu’s victory last night against Laçi truly arrived at a crucial moment. At the “Skënderbeu” stadium, the team broke a 6-year streak without beating Laçi on their home ground.

The team led by Gvozdenoviç achieved a heartwarming win, and with these 3 points, the red-and-whites can finally breathe a sigh of relief, putting behind them their negative results.

In fact, before the match, we noted that last year Skënderbeu turned things around in week 6, and yesterday marked another week 6 where they returned to victory.

“A win with heart,” declared coach Ivan Gvozdenoviç, emphasizing the importance of the victory for both him and the players. Skënderbeu faced psychological pressure due to previous results, but after the draw, the players responded well, scoring the winning goal. Now, Skënderbeu is calmly sitting at 7 points, with today being a complete rest day to prepare for tomorrow’s focus on the upcoming match against Tirana, which will be a tough away game. However, the recent victory has restored calm and boosted the team’s morale.

Good luck, Skënderbeu!

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U-13 Skënderbeu – U-13 Dinamo 0-0

In the national Superleague championship for week 4, Skënderbeu managed only a draw against Dinamo in yesterday’s match played at the “Skënderbeu” stadium annex.

Despite several chances for the young Korçar team, the match ended in a goalless draw, with both Skënderbeu U-13 and Dinamo U-13 sharing just 1 point.

With this point, Skënderbeu sits in 8th place after the first four weeks, with a total of 4 points from 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses. On the other hand, Dinamo has 5 points and is positioned in 5th place.

It seems this season hasn’t started as hoped for Skënderbeu U-13, but better results are expected moving forward.

Good luck to the young “wolves”!

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The UEFA Executive Committee will hold its next meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

The main agenda items are:

• Distribution of the solidarity fund for clubs not participating in UEFA competitions for the 2024/27 period.
• UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 – update * UEFA’s strategy for women’s football 2024–30.
• Regulations for the UEFA Nations League for Women 2025 and qualifiers for the Women’s Euro 2026 for the 2027 World Cup.
• UEFA Champions League Final 2027 – update.
• UEFA U-19 Futsal Championship – selection of the host country.
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At 3:00 PM, the match in the Turkish first division between Keciorengucu and Igdir will kick off, attracting interest as Korçar Dean Liço plays for the Turkish team Igdir. The lineup has just been confirmed, and Dean is included in the starting eleven.

After five rounds and before the sixth, Igdir is currently in fourth place in the Turkish first division, just two points behind the top spot.

With a win today, Igdir aims to reclaim the lead in the first division, while Dean Liço, wearing number 80, will start as he has in all previous matches.

Liço is expected to deliver another strong performance and, hopefully, score a goal to get back on the scoresheet.

Good luck to Dean Liço!

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Today, the second division competition officially begins, featuring two teams from the Korçë prefecture in Group B: Devolli and Maliqi. We take this opportunity to wish them great success in achieving their goals, which are said to be ambitious.

The Maliqi team will have to wait another week to hit the field, as they have a scheduled break according to the calendar. Meanwhile, Devolli will “storm” towards Turbina for an away match in Cërrik. This game is highly anticipated, as fans are eager to see the form and capabilities of the Devolli team, which has made significant investments and efforts during this period.

Congratulations to both coaches, Trifon Meraku of Devolli and Egli Malësija of Maliqi.

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Lucho Vásques made his first start in the Korçë defense during the match against Laçi. Although he began his career with Dinamo, he didn’t finish there. In this game, he showcased his talent as a tall center-back, remaining solid and composed throughout.

Vásques was the standout player, scoring Korçë’s first goal in the 20th minute. Positioned perfectly, he converted the chance, providing his team with the opportunity to secure three crucial points.

His performance not only bolstered the defense but also energized his teammates. Coach Gvozdenoviç praised him for his contributions on the field, expressing satisfaction with how he handled the pressure. This match marked a significant milestone for Vásques, establishing him as a key player for white and reds moving forward. With his impressive debut, fans and teammates alike are optimistic about his potential to strengthen the team’s defense in the upcoming matches.

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Today, three more matches of the Superiore league’s week 6 will be played. The games will take place in the Shkodër – Elbasan and Durrës regions.

At “Loro Boriçi,” Vllaznia will face Bylisi at 17:00. The Shkodran team is currently at the top of the league and will be aiming for another win against Bylis to maintain their lead. On the other hand, Emanuele Egbo’s team will be looking to return to winning ways in the league, a feat they’ve struggled with for the past three matches.

At 20:00, matches will be played simultaneously in Elbasan and Durrës. At “Elbasan Arena,” Elbasani will clash with Egnatia in a battle of champions. The Rrogozhinas lead the standings alongside Vllaznia and will seek to continue their success against the Bordo team, while the yellow-blues cannot afford any missteps.

Teuta will take on Dinamo in the other match of the day, which will be held at “Niko Dovana.” After their loss to Vllaznia, the Durrës team is looking for a home victory to distance themselves from the bottom of the table.

WEEK SIX OF THE SUPERLEAGUE

YESTERDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

SKËNDERBEU-LAÇI 2-1

PARTIZANI-TIRANA 0-0

TODAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

17:00 VLLAZNIA-BYLIS

20:00 ELBASANI-EGNATIA

20:00 TEUTA-DINAMO

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The white and red team is actively preparing for their upcoming match against Laçi. Recent training sessions have revealed encouraging news: all players are healthy and training together, with no injuries reported. Moreover, the newly signed players are nearly ready to join the lineup, demonstrating that they’ve reached an acceptable level of physical fitness during their time at Skënderbeu.

Although these players may not start the match, they are prepared for any situation that arises on the field. The team’s depth is an asset, and even without any suspensions, they are confident heading into Saturday’s game. With a full squad and a positive atmosphere in training, the white and red team is looking forward to the challenge ahead, aiming for a strong performance against Laçi. The combination of teamwork and readiness bodes well for their prospects in the match. The players are eager to showcase their progress and secure a favorable result.

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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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