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Albania’s National Football Team secures first victory against Ukraine in National League qualifier
Albania’s national football team defeated Ukraine with a score of 2-1. The match marked the sixth encounter between the two national teams and represents Albania’s first victory against Ukraine. Previously,...
Albanian Olympic wrestlers receive medals by Prime Minister
Wrestlers Chermen Valiev and Islam Dudaev, who competed under the Albanian flag at the Paris 2024 Olympics, were each awarded bronze medals and honored by the Prime Minister in a...
Albanian U-21 national team to face Switzerland in Euro 2025 qualifiers
The Albanian U-21 national football team is gearing up for a crucial match against Switzerland U-21 on September 6, 2024. This fixture is a significant part of the qualifying campaign...
Albanian-origin lawyer Eva Buzo becomes first woman to swim across the Strait of Otranto
Eva Buzo, an Australian lawyer of Albanian origin, has made history by becoming the first woman to swim across the Strait of Otranto. Buzo embarked on her journey on the...
For first time ever Albania wins Olympic medals in Paris 2024
Albania has won two Olympic medals, both bronze and both in wrestling. Chermen Valiev and Islam Dudaev, competing in wrestling under the Albanian flag, secured the medals. Why is it...
Albania competes with 8 athletes in the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games
The Albanian Olympic team, consisting of eight athletes, made its appearance during the opening ceremony parade on the Seine River last night, July 26, marking the beginning of the 33rd...
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Albanian Football Federation renews contract with National Team Coach Sylvio Mendes Campos Júnior and Assistant Coaches Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod and Dorival Guidoni Junior
Published on July 24, 2024
The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) announced the renewal of contracts with the national team coach Sylvio Mendes Campos Júnior, known as Sylvinho, along with his...
Why is this relevant
Following the successful qualification for the European Championship in Germany 2024, the primary objective of the National Football Team now shifts towards securing a spot for Albania in the 2026 World Cup finals for the first time in the country’s history. The renewal marks the end of speculations about Sylvinho’s future and the Team concentrate on meeting their historic objective.
Albania will organize Round I of qualifying matches for 2024-2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship for U-17 and U-19
Published on July 3, 2024
Following consultations between member federations and UEFA, it was decided that both mini-tournaments will be held in Albania. Context The qualifying matches for the first...
Speculation mounts: Will Sylvinho renew his contract with Albania until 2026?
Published on June 28, 2024
Despite being eliminated in the early stages of Euro 2024, the Albanian National Team had a good performance that attracted attention during the European championship....
Albanians everywhere anxiously await crucial match against Spain
Published on June 24, 2024
The Albanian National Team will face Spain in its final Group B game in Dusseldorf tonight. Context A victory against Spain represents the Albanian National...
Rafael Nadal announces sports complex in Albania
Published on June 20, 2024
Plans for the Rafa Nadal Academy in Albania, situated in Durrës, have been unveiled by Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama....
Why is this relevant
The primary objective of this academy branch is to develop and promote sports in Albania through the dedicated efforts of Nadal and his team.