KF Bardhi
| Full name | Klub Futbollistik Bardhi | ||
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| Founded | 1994 | ||
| Ground | Stadiumi i Zhabarit | ||
| Capacity | 1,000 | ||
| Chairman | Bardhec Seferi | ||
| League | Mitrovica Regional Football League | ||
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Klubi Futbollistik Bardhi is a football club from Zhabar i Epërm, Mitrovicë, Kosovo. The club was founded in 1994 under the name KF Skënderbeu Zhabar but changed its name later. It competed in the Third League in the beginning of the 21st century.[1]
KF Bardhi's focusses on developping youth talents.[2] Many notable players were part of the club like Arbnor Muja, Ervin Kurti, Ardian Muja or Januz Miftari.[3][4][5]
History[edit]
KF Skënderbeu Zhabar (1994–2002)[edit]
The club was founded in 1994 by Bardhec Seferi, former footballer for Trepça, Liria, Dukagjini and Kosovo national team, where with the latter Seferi has played in the first match following the breakup of Yugoslavia.[5][6] The club was known as KF Skënderbeu Zhabar until 2002.[2] KF Skënderbeu competed in the Third League during 2000–2002.[1]
KF Bardhi (2002–present)[edit]
In 2002, the club was named Bardhi meaning white in English,[2] but it had another meaning that also coincides with the first four letters of his name. In 2020, KF Bardhi received financial help from the Municipality of Mitrovica.[7] In 2022, former Bardhi player Arbnor Muja was sold to Antwerp. Therefore, the club received a percentage from the transfer fee.[5]
Stadium[edit]
The stadium is located in the village of Zhabar.[8]
Notable players[edit]
Arbnor Muja
Ardit Miftari- Januz Miftari
- Ardian Muja
Ervin Kurti
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Futbolli 1991–2011 - 20 Vjet Mëvetësim" (PDF). Football Federation of Kosovo. pp. 21–22. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Vizitë në "KF Bardhi" Mitrovicë". Emisioni n’Vikend 09 -12 (in Albanian). 21 May 2021.
- ^ Florim Maliqaj (22 August 2023). "Ardian Muja synon ta ndjekë rrugën e vëllait, Arbnorit". Koha Ditore (in Albanian). Retrieved 3 May 2024.
Fillimisht ishin nxënës të trajnerit Bardhec Seferi në shkollën e futbollit "Bardhi"
- ^ "Kosovari debutoi kundër Crvena Zvezdës midis "Marakane" mbrëmë" [The Kosovan debuted against Crvena Zvezda in middle of "Marakana" last night] (in Albanian). Gazeta Express. 2 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "Arbnor Muja është zbulim i Bardhec Seferit". Bota Sot. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Seferi: Njëherë e përgjithmonë sportistët kulminantë të udhëheqin sportin". Bota Sot. 28 January 2021.
- ^ "ANNUAL REPORT ON PUBLIC FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR NON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO FOR YEAR 2020" (PDF). rks-gov.net. p. 73. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Kështu duken fushat e futbollit të KF Bardhit në Mitrovicë". Mitrosport (in Albanian). 16 April 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2024.[self-published]