The second round of the Albanian Cup will take place over two days, November 18 and 19, with single-leg matches where the winners automatically advance to the next stage. This phase is expected to bring more experiments than excitement, as many teams treat the Cup as a seasonal obligation, using it to rotate their lineups and conserve energy for the league. Another sign of moderate interest is the choice of match venues. Laçi and Vora have decided to host their games at Vora’

The qualification process for the 2026 World Cup is approaching its final phase, and so far 30 national teams have officially secured their participation in the tournament that will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The three host nations were the first to confirm their qualification, while the remaining teams have come from all confederations. From Asia, Japan, New Zealand, Iran, South Korea, Jordan, Australia, Qatar, and Uzbekistan considered one of the surp

Skënderbeu finished the first phase with 28 points, comfortably ahead of their pursuers, thanks to their prolific scoring 21 goals in 11 matches. Clearly, this high number of goals contributed to the team’s strong performance in points and victories. Skënderbeu undoubtedly has the best attack in the top division, led by Egyptian forward Saleh Nasr, who stands out as the team’s top performer with 7 goals in the first 11 matches. Following Nasr, two other Skënderbeu forwards, T

Albanian referee Emanuela Rusta has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the Spain U-21 – San Marino U-21 match, part of the qualifiers for the European Championship “Albania – Serbia 2027.” This is the first time UEFA has entrusted an Albanian female referee with leading a men’s U-21 match, marking a historic moment for Albanian refereeing and for Emanuela Rusta herself. The match will take place at the “Angel Carro” Stadium in Spain on November 14 at 20:45, with the entire r

Hygerta Sako, in her profile as a sports journalist on RTSH, has finally revealed the reason why she laughed during the moment when Burreli player Arnold Siaw appeared on camera after being awarded the title “Player of the Match.” “The situation escalated not because of Arnold Siaw. He was absolutely not the reason for the laughter. It was a situation that had already started earlier. The match referee’s supervisor sends me the player’s name. However, I have some issues with

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Multisport Club “Skënderbeu” Korçë The Multisport Club “Skënderbeu” announces to the public that the renovation works for the “Tamara Nikolla” Sports Palace in the city of Korçë have officially begun. This very important investment aims to transform the sports palace into a modern and functional space, meeting all contemporary standards for hosting sports activities across the various disciplines represented by our club. During the renovation period, the

Skënderbeu has been leading the First Division for weeks, with the Korçë-based team comfortably ahead of their rivals, week after week securing the top spot in the standings. The “Snow Wolves” are on another level compared to other First Division teams, having accumulated 28 points from 11 matches so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 loss. They have scored 21 goals while conceding just 8. Skënderbeu is clearly on the right path to returning to the top flight,

Dinamo City – Skënderbeu 3-0 Scorers: James 11’, 37’, Koma 19’ After losing 6-0 to Aston Villa in last week’s European match and being eliminated, Skënderbeu suffered another heavy defeat yesterday, losing 3-0 in the capital against Dinamo City. This loss shows that the U-19 team is still struggling to recover from Europe and is now in a results crisis. Yesterday’s postponed match between Dinamo City and Skënderbeu ended 3-0, with the concerning fact that Skënderbeu conceded

Skënderbeu closed the first phase of the top league by playing the first 11 matches with the rhythm of a Superliga team. This can be said because, out of a total of 33 points, Skënderbeu managed to collect 28 points, dropping only 5 points from the maximum in other words, an average of 2.5 points per match. In these 11 matches, Skënderbeu is the team that has scored the most goals, a total of 21, more than any other team, averaging 1.9 goals per game a very high average, whic

At Luftëtari’s camp, winds of change seem to be blowing. After the loss in Krujë against Kastrioti, the situation at the club is far from calm. Sources close to the team report that coach Besmir Shabani is very close to leaving his position. It is understood that both parties are expected to part ways at the beginning of this week, paving the way for new leadership on the Gjirokastër bench. So far, there has been no official confirmation from the club, but reliable sources sa

Four matches and few goals in Week 11 of the First Division Week 11 of the First Division featured four matches with few goals, but some teams secured important victories as they battle at the top of the standings. Yesterday, Burreli defeated Pogradeci, closing out this week’s round. In the most notable clash, Besa and Laçi shared the points after a goalless 0–0 draw in a strong but inefficient encounter in front of goal. Kastrioti, Korabi, and Lushnja all achieved narrow but

WEEK 6 Skënderbeu vs. Fieri Basket Sunday (09.11.2025) | 12:00 Tomorrow at 12:00, the “Tamara Nikolla” Sports Hall in Korçë will host a heated matchup in the sixth week of the Men’s Basketball Super League. Skënderbeu will face Fieri Basket in a game expected to be full of excitement and sporting rivalry. After several strong performances in recent weeks, the Korçë team aims to continue their positive streak and secure another victory in front of their fans. Coached by Bruno

The President of SIGAL Insurance Group, Mr. Avni Ponari, and the President of the Tirana Regional Football Association, Mr. Krenar Alimehmeti, signed a one-year cooperation agreement at the headquarters of the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF). Under this agreement, 5,600 young footballers both boys and girls playing within the Tirana district will benefit from recommended medical checkups and sports injury insurance, all included in a joint package offered as a partial spo

In an exciting league match, Burreli managed to defeat Pogradec 2-0. The game featured a high tempo and intense moments, but the home team proved more effective in front of goal. The first goal was scored by Arnold in the 42nd minute, giving his team the lead before halftime. The second half continued with the same intensity, and Kastrati doubled Burreli’s advantage, sealing the home team’s victory. Pogradec failed to respond, and the situation worsened when assistant coach B

A Brazilian volleyball player in Albania has been forced to undergo a gender verification test following concerns raised by rival teams. Nayara Ferreira says she feels shocked and devastated. Brazilian volleyball player Nayara Ferreira stated that the decision of the Albanian Volleyball Federation (FSHV) to subject her to a gender test and suspend her from play has deeply affected her. “I feel like I’ve been destroyed, like I’m losing my mind, because I keep thinking why this

After the conclusion of the qualifying matches in the North and South, the following teams secured their places in the semifinal stage: Group B (North): 1. Tirana A 2. Korça Group A (South): 1. Fieri 2. Elbasani On Wednesday, the “TDS for Girls” tournament concluded successfully, a day full of emotions, competitive spirit, and exciting matches between the participating teams. The girls demonstrated talent, dedication, and fighting spirit, showing that women’s football is grow

The 11th week of the First Division will be played over three days, starting on Friday with the match Burreli – Pogradeci at 14:00. The other four matches of the week will take place on Saturday, also at 14:00. After two consecutive wins, Kastrioti, currently enjoying a strong moment in the championship, will face AF Luftëtari. Korabi will host Kukësi at home, while Lushnja will play against Iliria. At the “Luzi i Vogël” Stadium, the match Besa – Laçi will take place. The 11t

The Albanian Cup brings an exciting clash to the City of the Lake! On Friday, November 7, 2025, at 17:00, at the “Arefi Berberi” Stadium, Pogradeci will host Skënderbeu in a match full of rivalry, passion, and quality football. Both teams aim for victory to advance to the next stage of the cup and make their fans proud. The atmosphere is expected to be electrifying, with the passionate support of Pogradeci’s crowd. Everyone is welcome to experience the excitement of Albanian

The photo below was taken just before the departure of the red-and-white team a few hours ago as they headed to England. At Rinas Airport, the 19-year-old “Wolves” set off for England, where tomorrow they are expected to play the return match against Aston Villa. Of course, all eyes and ears will be on England tomorrow at 14:00, when Skënderbeu plays one of those matches that could write its name in the history of Albanian football. If Skënderbeu manages to eliminate Aston Vi

The 10th week of the First Division ended last night with the match between Skënderbeu and Korabi, which the Korçë team won at the very end with a 3-2 result. The coaches of the national youth teams have selected the best lineup of the week, using the 1-4-3-1-2 formation. In goal is Pogradeci’s goalkeeper, Marin Staniç. The defensive line of four consists of Ergi Zenullari (Skënderbeu), Alessandro Kacbufi (Kastrioti), Franci Lala (AF Luftëtari), and Patrik Fetaj (Burreli). In