Week 16 has now been officially scheduled and will be played over two days, December 13 and 14, Saturday and Sunday. Five matches will take place on Saturday, all starting at the same time, 13:30, while the main match of the week will be between second-placed Laçi and leaders Skënderbeu. The game is expected to be fiercely contested, as Skënderbeu defeated Laçi 1-0 in the first round in Korçë. The difference between the two teams is 7 points, and Skënderbeu is more relaxed, a

One of the most important trophies to be awarded at the “Ballon d’Or 2025” gala night is the “Coach of the Year” award, which recognizes the most outstanding and influential coach of this football season. Four well-known names from Albanian football are competing for this prestigious trophy: • Edi Martini, coach of Vllaznia • Edlir Tetova, coach of Egnatia • Mirel Josa, coach of Bylis • Ivan Gvozdenović, coach of AF Elbasan The winner will be announced on December 15, at a gr

Week 16 is now official and will be played over two days, December 13 and 14, that is, Saturday and Sunday. Five matches will be played on Saturday, all starting at the same time, 13:30, while the main match of the week will be between Laçi, in second place, and league leaders Skënderbeu. This match is expected to be fiercely contested, as in the first round Skënderbeu defeated Laçi in Korçë 1-0. The gap between the two teams is 7 points, and Skënderbeu is more relaxed, also

The Skënderbeu men’s team recorded their third consecutive victory last night in the “Gjergj Kastrioti” League, triumphing away against Tirana with a score of 2–3. After a spectacular and emotional match, our players showed character, strength, and determination, securing a well-deserved win. With this success, Skënderbeu tops the group with 3 matches and 3 victories, demonstrating excellent form at the start of the season. The Multisport Club Skënderbeu congratulates the pla

It is the great Petrika Konomi, who on his official page made a dedicated post for Llazi Pula, the Master who has not been among us for two years. Konomi himself, the honored Professor, writes: Llazi's Cross ‘Can you do the cross?’ or ‘try doing the cross once’ are natural requests from beginner gymnasts and from many who have tried and failed, hoping to experience the satisfaction of performing this cross a gymnastic element synonymous with strength. Llazi successfully met t

Coaches of the National Teams have selected the best lineup and the best coach of Week 15 of the First Division, following the 1-4-3-1-2 formation. In goal is Oltjan Haremi from Lushnja. The four-man defense is made up of David Gjinollari (Kastrioti), Elion Stafa (Iliria), Arlind Kurti (KF Laçi), and Ersi Kapo (Besa). In midfield are Edmond Hoxha (Kastrioti), Paolo Kasmollari (Pogradeci), and Salvatore Ribaudo (Lushnja). Olsi Myrta of Laçi supports in attack Santiago Selmani

After Week 15 concluded yesterday, Week 16 has now been officially confirmed and will be played over two days, on December 13 and 14, meaning Saturday and Sunday. Five matches will be played on Saturday, all kicking off at the same time, 13:30. The highlight of this week will be the clash between second-placed Laçi and league leaders Skënderbeu. The match is expected to be fiercely contested, especially since in the first round Skënderbeu defeated Laçi in Korça with a 1–0 sco

Men’s volleyball team Skënderbeu shone in the “Gjergj Kastrioti” League during the first two matches of Group B, securing two victories against the Kosova teams. On the first day, Skënderbeu faced Peja and won 3-1. Skënderbeu took the first two sets 25-18 and 25-19, while Peja claimed the third set 25-22. In the fourth set, Skënderbeu closed the match by winning 25-20, sealing the victory 3-1. On the second day, Skënderbeu again won 3-1, this time against Drita. Only the seco

After yesterday’s southeastern derby Skënderbeu-Pogradeci 1-2, the time has come for the white-and-reds to play three matches within 8 days and, ironically, all three will be away games. According to the schedule, Skënderbeu will play the Week 16 match at the challenging Laçi venue, officially set for Saturday, December 13, starting at 13:00. After Week 16, Skënderbeu will need to play the postponed Week 14 match against Iliria, which has also been scheduled. This match will

Of course, in Korçë, alongside the many talented boys in the Skënderbeu Academy, the girls also stand out. Although Skënderbeu does not have a women’s football team, many girls train with the boys. Such is the case of 12-year-old Roelia Paramoni, who has been playing football for years and is undoubtedly extremely passionate about the game. Born in 2014, Roelia currently trains with Skënderbeu’s U-13 team, coached by Ligoraq Tiko. She plays in all positions on the field and i

From the moment he joined the red-and-white club as Sporting Director, Ardi Gjançi can be found everywhere within the club’s facilities at any hour of the day. He stays close to the players at all times, and everyone appreciates him. He takes an active interest in the team, addresses problems, manages the squad, resolves every situation, never misses a training session, and has long discussions with the staff. During the transfer window, he is extremely active in bringing in

Only 24 hours remain until the start of Week 15, which will take place this weekend, with one match scheduled for the first day of the following week. The First Division will be back on the field very soon, with 5 matches set for Sunday, December 7, and just 1 game on Monday, December 8. All eyes this week will be on the Southeastern Derby, as Skënderbeu faces Pogradeci on Sunday at 15:30, a matchup that is attracting major attention. Skënderbeu comes into this match having m

U-13 Rinia EL – U-13 Skënderbeu 0-2 Scorers: Kyçyku 14’, Qelemeni 45’ The week 9 match of the U-13 championship between Rinia EL and Skënderbeu has just concluded in the capital. As usual, Skënderbeu emerged victorious, even though it was an away match, remaining the unbeaten team of the season so far. For Skënderbeu, today’s three points came from two players, Kyçyku and Qelemeni, each scoring a goal – the first in the 14th minute and the second in the 45th minute. It was a

Last night, the Disciplinary Committee announced the punishments for the violence in the Iliria-Skënderbeu match, and to everyone’s surprise, the decision can only be called shameful. Four Iliria players were punished, and the Iliria-Skënderbeu match will be replayed on December 17 at 13:30. With this decision, the Committee has essentially punished itself. Violence against Skënderbeu was evident, yet four players were penalized and, most surprisingly, the match will be repla

The World Cup draw took place on Friday, with just six months remaining until the start of the most important football tournament. The last World Cup, held in Qatar in 2022, is considered one of the most extraordinary tournaments, played under some of the most unusual conditions. But the 2026 World Cup will be even bigger, featuring 48 national teams already divided into 12 groups. In 2022, the winning team was Argentina, with Lionel Messi finally lifting the trophy he had lo

The fourth edition of the Gala Night “Ballon d’Or 2025” will be held on December 15 at the Opera and Ballet Theater. During this special evening, dedicated to the achievements of Albanian domestic football and the national team, a total of 11 awards will be presented, recognizing the top performers of 2025. The winners were selected through a transparent voting process by the protagonists of Albanian football themselves. The 11 awards to be presented at this event are: * Ball

Yesterday, the five matches of the 14th week of the First Division were completed. The week’s toughest duel, Laçi – Pogradeci, ended in a 0–0 draw. The same result was recorded in the Lushnja – Kukësi match. Burreli secured an important 1–0 victory over AF Luftëtari. In Fier, Apolonia defeated Besa Kavajë 2–0, earning three valuable points for the standings. Korabi won 3–2 at home against Kastrioti in a fast-paced, high-scoring match, while the Iliria – Skënderbeu game was no

While the matches of week 14 were played yesterday, with the exception of Iliria–Skënderbeu, which was not held due to violence, the week is considered concluded for now, and all teams must focus on the upcoming fixtures. Week 15 will be played over two days this weekend, Sunday and Monday, on December 7 and 8. All attention this week will be on the southeastern derby, as Skënderbeu–Pogradeci will take place on Sunday at 15:30, attracting significant interest. While the south

Yesterday’s Iliria–Skënderbeu encounter was a match that did not see even a single minute of play due to the violence directed at Skënderbeu’s players. Following the incident, a significant police presence entered the stadium, where statements were taken from the players and the technical staff. After this moment, the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) decided that the match would not be played. What happens next will no longer be decided on the field but at the table by the

With a little more than six months to go before the start of the 2026 World Cup (June 11 – July 19), the main favorites are not all in the same form. Here’s a summary ahead of Friday’s draw in Washington. Argentina: champions above the clouds The reigning champions have maintained their momentum after winning their third title in Qatar. Victors of the 2024 Copa América and still led by Lionel Messi, the Albiceleste successfully navigated the South American qualifiers and secu