KFF Vllaznia is an Albanian women's football club based in Shkodër. The club is considered by UEFA to be the successor club to Ada, who disbanded in 2013. They play their homes games at the Reshit Rusi Stadium and compete in Kategoria Superiore Femra. In conjuction with Ada, the franchise have won eleven consecutive titles, including an unbeaten run in the domestic league from 2013 to 2023 (conceding only 40 goals) which was only broken due to a disciplinary decision from the league.[1] Vllaznia is a concept in Albanian culture often translated as "brotherhood;" it refers to loyalty to one's fis (clan, tribe).[2]
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| Full name | Klubi i Futbollit për Femra Vllaznia Shkodër | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Kuq e Blutë | ||
| Founded | 2013 | ||
| Ground | Loro Boriçi Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 16,000 | ||
| President | Lazer Matiaj | ||
| Manager | Nikolin Leka | ||
| League | Kategoria Superiore Femra | ||
| 2023–24 | 1st | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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History
editOver the years, Ada Velipojë evolved, with Lazër Matia spearheading the formation of a Vllaznia women's team, dissolving Ada into it, therefore donning the red and blue jerseys and continuing their winning streak. They achieved international success during the 2019-20 season when they reached the top 32 teams in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
In 2017, Vllaznia triumphed in the Balkan tournament held in Alexandroupolis, Greece, with decisive victories over its counterparts Tiverija of Strumica (6–1), Breznica of Pljevlja (1–0) and in the final against Thrace (7–0). The squad, coached by Nikolin Leka, included players like Ardiola Raxhimi, Valbona Lipe, Arbiona Bajraktari and others.
Honors
edit- Winners (11) : 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16,[3][4] 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19,[5] 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24.
- Winners (10): 2013–14,[6] 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
Players
editCurrent squad
edit- As of 20 October 2022[7]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Former players
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Kelly O'Brien[8]
Record in Europe
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Managers
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Fatmir Axhani & Hava Axheri (2010–2013)- Selami Pepaj (25 June 2013 – 1 June 2015)[9]
- Nikolin Leka (1 July 2015 – 1 June 2023)
- Haris Lika (1 August 2023– )
References
edit- ^ "ÇUDIRA SHQIPTARE/ Disiplina 'i shkakton' humbjen e parë pas 11 vitesh Vllaznisë së femrave!!!" (in Albanian). shkodra-sport.com. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ Congress, Library of (28 October 1968). "The Quarterly journal of the Library of Congress" – via Google Books.
- ^ "VLLAZNIA PER FEMRA, SHPALLET KAMPIONE E VENDIT" (in Albanian). Rozafa. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
- ^ "VLLAZNIA FEMRA KURORËZOHET KAMPIONE E VENDIT" (in Albanian). Rozafa. 8 May 2016. Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- ^ "Albanian Women's National Championship". Soccerway. 21 April 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ "Vllaznia triumfon me goleadë në Kupën e Shqipërisë". panorama-sport.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ "KFF Vllaznia Shkodër (squad)". UEFA. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Leopards in the Pros: Kelly O'Brien '18 Continues European Soccer Journey". Lafayette College Athletics. 29 April 2021.
- ^ Kola, Gjergj. "Selami Pepaj, zgjidhet trajneri i Adës së femrave". shkodrasport.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.