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Kosovo
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Kabrioleti (Cabriolet)
Dardanët (Dardanians)
AssociationFootball Federation of Kosovo (FFK)
ConfederationNone
Head coachKosovo Albert Bunjaki
CaptainAnel Raskaj
Most capsImran Bunjaku
Kristian Nushi
Enis Bunjaku (4)
Top scorerAlbert Bunjaku (2)
Home stadiumOlympic Stadium Adem Jashari
Pristina City Stadium
FIFA codeKOS
First colours
Second colours
First international
Official
Kosovo Kosovo 0–0 Haiti 
(Mitrovica, Kosovo; 5 March 2014)
Unofficial
 Albania 3–1 Kosovo Albania
(Tirana, Albania; 14 February 1993)
Biggest win
Official
Kosovo Kosovo 1–0 Oman 
(Pristina, Kosovo; 7 September 2014)
Unofficial
United Nations Kosovo 7–1 Monaco 
(Cap d'Ail, France; 22 April 2006)
Biggest defeat
Official
Kosovo Kosovo 1–6 Turkey 
(Mitrovica, Kosovo; 21 May 2014)
Unofficial
 Albania 3–1 Kosovo Albania
(Tirana, Albania; 14 February 1993)

The Kosovo national football team represents the Republic of Kosovo[a] in international men's football. Controlled by the Football Federation of Kosovo,[2] the governing body for football in Kosovo, they are neither a member of FIFA nor of UEFA. The team is coached by Albert Bunjaki,[3] who took charge in May 2009.

History

Main article: Membership of Kosovo in international sports federations

The national team was formed following the break-up of the former Yugoslavia, and has played a number of friendly matches. Most of these friendly matches were played against football clubs, although a number were played against national teams of other countries. On 6 May 2008, Kosovo applied for FIFA membership. Kosovo's applications was discussed at the FIFA Congress in Zurich, in October 2008 when Kosovo was rejected membership in FIFA and could not play friendly matches as it was deemed it did not comply with article 10 of the FIFA statutes, that only "an independent state recognised by the international community" may be admitted into FIFA.[4][5] FIFA reverted that decision in 22 May 2012, stating that Kosovo may play other countries in international friendlies according to Article 79 of the FIFA Statutes.[6]

In September 2012, Albanian international Lorik Cana, along with Swiss internationals Xherdan Shaqiri, Granit Xhaka and Valon Behrami (all of them with Kosovar Albanian origin) wrote a declaration to FIFA President Sepp Blatter, asking him to allow the Kosovo national team to be allowed to play friendly matches. The declaration was also signed by eight other Albanian footballers, hailing from Kosovo: Lorik Cana, Armend Dallku, Mërgim Mavraj, Samir Ujkani, Alban Meha, Burim Kukeli, Etrit Berisha, and Ahmed Januzi.[7] In a meeting held in May 2012, FIFA decided to allow friendly matches to be played, a decision it later revoked following a protest issued by Football Association of Serbia. A new meeting was planned to be held at FIFA on 27 and 28 September in which the Kosovo issue was again planned to be discussed, which was then postponed until December.[8][9] In February 2013, FIFA announced that they would allow Kosovo to play against other nations in non-official competitions providing that they did not display national symbols.[10]

On 13 January 2014, the national team was given permission by FIFA to play against FIFA member associations in international friendlies, with the notable exception of "representative teams of countries of the former Yugoslavia". Even club teams would be allowed to play friendlies after a FIFA Emergency Committee meeting. However, it was stipulated that "clubs and representative teams of the (Football Federation of Kosovo) may not display national symbols (flags, emblems, etc.) or play national anthems." The go-ahead was given after meetings between the Serbian Football Association and Blatter. Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi welcomed the decision and expressed his hope that the country would be a full member of FIFA and UEFA in the near future.[11][12] Following FIFA's ruling, it was announced that Kosovo's first officially sanctioned international match would be against Haiti on 5 March in Mitrovica.

Match record

Kosovo has played a number of unofficial international friendlies. The first one was against Albania in February 14, 1993, lost 1-3. One of the most important international matches was a 1–0 win over Saudi Arabia,[13] played in Ankara, Turkey, on June 15, 2007. It was the first time that Kosovo played a team that has taken part in the FIFA World Cup and the winning goal was scored by Kristian Nushi from the penalty spot on the 84th minute. The biggest win for Kosovo is the 7–1 defeat of Monaco,[14] who hosted the event on April 24, 2006. The team that played against Monaco was led by the former Kosovo national team coach, Muharrem Sahiti, who after the match stated that: "I am very pleased with the team's performance even though we had predicted a stronger opponent. However, I want to emphasize that our players have been fantastic. The fact that we do not play many international matches may have inspired the players to give it their all this time".[15]

In 2005 they participated in the KTFF 50th Anniversary Cup in Northern Cyprus, finishing second out of three. They lost 1–0 against the host and won 4–1 against Sàpmi.[citation needed] On 5 March 2014, Kosovo played its first international friendly against Haiti. The match ended in a 0–0 draw.[16] Before the match, a selection of Kosovo players posed with guns at a shooting range, causing a stir in Serbia.[17] On the eve of the match, Kosovo supporters burned the flag of Serbia.[18][19] This incident prompted the FSS to request that FIFA revoke Kosovo's right to play international friendlies.[20]

Tournament Record

Kosovo has so far only participated in one international tournament, the KTFF 50th Anniversary Cup, held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Northern Cyprus Football Federation.[21]

KTFF Cup

Year Round Position Matches Wins Draws* Losses Goals Scored Goals Against
KTFF 50th Anniversary Cup Group Stage Runners Up 2 1 0 1 4 2

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Recent results and forthcoming fixtures

2014

Main articles: Kosovo national football team results and 2014 Kosovo v Haiti football match
5 March 2014 Friendly Kosovo  0 – 0  Haiti Mitrovica, Kosovo
14:00 GMT Report Stadium: Olympic Stadium Adem Jashari
Attendance: 17,000
Referee: Stephan Klossner (Switzerland)
21 May 2014 Friendly Kosovo  1 – 6  Turkey Mitrovica, Kosovo
16:00 GMT A. Bunjaku 35' Report Özek 2'
Kısa 34'
Şahan 49'
Pektemek 54', 71'
Potuk 86' (pen.)		 Stadium: Olympic Stadium Adem Jashari
Attendance: 17,000
Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj (Albania)
25 May 2014 Friendly Kosovo  1 – 3  Senegal Geneva, Switzerland
15:00 GMT A. Bunjaku 25' Report Niasse 41', 49'
Sakho 50'		 Stadium: Stade de Genève
Attendance: 15,000
Referee: Stephan Klossner (Switzerland)
7 September 2014 Friendly Kosovo  1 – 0  Oman Pristina, Kosovo
16:00 GMT I. Bunjaku 84' Report Stadium: Pristina City Stadium
Attendance: 11,000
Referee: Lorenc Jemini (Albania)

Squad

Current squad

The following 19 players were called up for the friendly matches against Oman on 7 September 2014.[22]
Caps and goals as of 7 September 2014.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Samir Ujkani (1988-07-05) 5 July 1988 (age 36) 2 0 Italy Palermo
12 1GK Ilir Avdyli (1992-04-14) 14 April 1992 (age 32) 0 0 Kosovo Hajvalia
22 1GK Betim Berisha (1993-02-27) 27 February 1993 (age 31) 0 0 Kosovo Liria
19 2DF Leart Paqarada (1994-10-08) 8 October 1994 (age 29) 1 0 Germany SV Sandhausen
18 2DF Shkodran Metaj (1988-02-05) 5 February 1988 (age 36) 3 0 Albania Flamurtari Vlore
5 2DF Ilir Berisha (1991-06-25) 25 June 1991 (age 33) 1 0 Sweden Örebro
6 2DF Avni Pepa (1988-11-14) 14 November 1988 (age 35) 2 0 Norway Sandnes Ulf
23 2DF Loret Sadiku (1991-07-28) 28 July 1991 (age 32) 2 0 Turkey Mersin İdmanyurdu
8 3MF Fanol Perdedaj (1991-07-16) 16 July 1991 (age 32) 3 0 Germany Energie Cottbus
3 3MF Ardian Gashi (1981-06-20) 20 June 1981 (age 43) 2 0 Norway Odd
21 3MF Anel Raskaj (Captain) (1989-08-19) 19 August 1989 (age 34) 3 0 Norway Sandnes Ulf
16 3MF Enis Bunjaku (1996-07-26) 26 July 1996 (age 27) 4 0 Unattached
24 3MF Imran Bunjaku (1992-10-18) 18 October 1992 (age 31) 4 1 Switzerland Grasshopper
7 3MF Kristian Nushi (1982-07-21) 21 July 1982 (age 41) 4 0 Switzerland Winterthur
11 3MF Bersant Celina (1996-09-09) 9 September 1996 (age 27) 1 0 England Manchester City
15 4FW Flamur Kastrati (1991-11-14) 14 November 1991 (age 32) 2 0 Norway Strømsgodset
17 4FW Kushtrim Lushtaku (1989-10-08) 8 October 1989 (age 34) 1 0 Albania Kukësi
9 4FW Dardan Rexhepi (1992-01-16) 16 January 1992 (age 32) 3 0 Sweden IF Brommapojkarna
14 4FW Shpëtim Hasani (1982-08-10) 10 August 1982 (age 41) 2 0 Poland Górnik Łęczna

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Kushtrim Mushica Injured (1983-05-01) 1 May 1983 (age 41) 2 0 Kosovo Prishtina v.  Oman, 7 September 2014
GK Julian Bibelaj (1996-05-04) 4 May 1996 (age 28) 2 0 Unattached v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
DF Lum Rexhepi (1992-08-03) 3 August 1992 (age 31) 2 0 Finland Honka v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
DF Amir Rrahmani (1994-02-24) 24 February 1994 (age 30) 2 0 Albania Partizani Tirana v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
DF Debatik Curri (1984-12-28) 28 December 1984 (age 39) 1 0 Albania Tirana v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
DF Bajram Jashanica (1990-09-25) 25 September 1990 (age 33) 1 0 Albania Skënderbeu Korçë v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
DF Mehmet Hetemaj (1987-12-08) 8 December 1987 (age 36) 1 0 Italy Monza Brianza v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
MF Enis Alushi (1985-12-22) 22 December 1985 (age 38) 3 0 Germany St. Pauli v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
MF Liridon Krasniqi (1992-01-01) 1 January 1992 (age 32) 2 0 Turkey Fethiyespor v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
MF Faton Toski (1987-02-17) 17 February 1987 (age 37) 3 0 Germany FSV Frankfurt v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
MF Mentor Zhdrella (1988-06-10) 10 June 1988 (age 36) 2 0 Kosovo Prishtina v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
MF Eroll Zejnullahu (1994-10-19) 19 October 1994 (age 29) 2 0 Germany Union Berlin v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
MF Yll Hoxha (1987-12-26) 26 December 1987 (age 36) 2 0 Albania Kukësi v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
MF Alban Bunjaku (1994-05-20) 20 May 1994 (age 30) 1 0 England Derby County v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
FW Albert Bunjaku (1983-11-29) 29 November 1983 (age 40) 3 2 Switzerland St. Gallen v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
FW Albion Avdijaj (1994-01-12) 12 January 1994 (age 30) 2 0 Switzerland Grasshopper v.  Senegal, 25 May 2014
FW Ilir Azemi (1992-02-21) 21 February 1992 (age 32) 1 0 Germany Greuther Fürth v.  Haiti, 5 March 2014
FW Zymer Bytyqi (1996-09-14) 14 September 1996 (age 27) 1 0 Norway Sandnes Ulf v.  Haiti, 5 March 2014
  • Injured = Not called-up due to injury

Notes and references

Notes:

a. ^ Template:Kosovo-note

References:

  1. ^ a b c d e Kirill. "Eloratings.net". Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  2. ^ Kosovo national team info by FFK
  3. ^ coach of Kosovo Kent national football team (AlbaniaSoccer)
  4. ^ "FIFA's finances solid". FIFA. 2008-10-24. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
  5. ^ http://sofiaecho.com/2008/10/25/664220_fifa-rejects-kosovo-football-body-application
  6. ^ "FIFA ExCo makes reform progress and Audit and Compliance Committee appointment". Media Release. FIFA.com. 22 May 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  7. ^ Shaqiri Xhaka Cana & Co deklarate per Kosoven ne FIFA
  8. ^ "Cana, Šaćiri, Džaka i Behrami pisali Blateru zbog Kosova" (in Serbian). Sportski žurnal. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
  9. ^ "Vokri: FIFA i UEFA imaju dvostruke standarde" (in Serbian). Sportski žurnal. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  10. ^ "FIFA Circular no.1342" (PDF). FIFA.com. 6 February 2013.
  11. ^ http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/01/13/uk-soccer-fifa-kosovo-idUKBREA0C1G620140113
  12. ^ "FIFA Emergency Committee confirms friendly matches involving clubs and representative teams of Kosovo". FIFA.com. 13 January 2014.
  13. ^ Kosovo 1:0 Saudi Arabia (Futbolli.com) [dead link]
  14. ^ Kosovo defeated Monaco by a score of 7–1 (AlbaniaSoccer) [dead link]
  15. ^ AlbaniaSoccer (2006). "Salihi's statement after the Monaco friendly". [dead link]
  16. ^ "Kosovo footballers draw with Haiti in Mitrovica debut". BBC. 5 March 2014.
  17. ^ "Kosovo national team cause a stir by posing with guns before first ever international fixture". Independent. 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  18. ^ "Zapaljena zastava Srbije" (in Serbian). B92. 5 March 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ "Navijači Kosova zapalili zastavu Srbije" (in Bosnian). Oslobođenje. 5 March 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ "FSS traži opoziv FIFA za Kosovo" (in Serbian). B92. 6 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  21. ^ "Tr Northern Cyprus - 50 Years Anniversary Cup 2005". Rssf.com. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
  22. ^ Ja lista e futbollistëve të Kosovës kundër Omanit

External links

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