FK Renova (Macedonian: ФК Ренова) is a football club based in Džepčište, Republic of Macedonia. They currently play in the Macedonian First League.
[edit] History
FK Renova was founded in 2003 but was derived from the football school established in 2000.[1] As a result of successful work in 2003, the people from Dzepciste began to invest in this shool of football. Since then, the football school was named Renova, after the Dzepciste based manufacturing company, which invested the most to the club. Renova then merged with the Tetovo club FK Shkumbini and was initiated into the Macedonian Third League.[2]
In the clubs first season, they came first in the league. To achieve promotion into the second league, Renova had to beat Vardar from Negotino. Renova won the game via penalty shootout.[3] In the 2004/2005 season, Renova achieved second position, allowing the club to move up to the Macedonian First League.[4]
In the 2009/2010 season, Renova won the Macedonian First League title, being the youngest Macedonian football club to do so.
[edit] Rivalry
FK Renova was created by Albanians from Džepčište. However, the club is multi ethnic and appeals to both Albanians and Macedonians. The clubs main rivalry are KF Shkëndija, a club supported by Albanians, and FK Teteks, whose fans are Macedonian.
[edit] Achievements
First Macedonian Football League: 1
[edit] Renova in Europe
- Q = qualifier
- R1 = first round / R2 = second round
[edit] Current squad
As of 2 February 2012
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
[edit] Former players
[edit] References
[edit] External links
Nermin Fatić
Genc Iseni
Argjend Bekjiri
Ivan Stanković
