Zahir Pajaziti Stadium (Albanian: Stadiumi Zahir Pajaziti) is a football stadium in Podujevo, Kosovo. It is currently used for football matches by KF Llapi in the Kosovo Superleague. The stadium holds about 3,000 people.[1] The stadium is named after Zahir Pajaziti, the Kosovo Liberation Army founder and commander.
Stadiumi Zahir Pajaziti (Albanian) | |
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Location | Podujevo, Kosovo |
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Coordinates | 42°54′18″N 21°11′42″E / 42.905073°N 21.19489°E |
Owner | Municipality of Podujevo |
Operator | KF Llapi |
Capacity | 3,312 |
Field size | 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd) |
Surface | Grass |
Scoreboard | LED |
Construction | |
Renovated | 2015–2016, 2017–2018 |
Tenants | |
KF Llapi Kosovo national football teams (selected matches) |
History
editThe Zahir Pajaziti Stadium, located in Podujevë, Kosovo, is a notable football stadium primarily used for the home matches of the local football club, KF Llapi. The stadium is named after Zahir Pajaziti, a prominent figure in the Kosovo Liberation Army who is celebrated as a national hero for his role in the Kosovo War.
The stadium has undergone various renovations and expansions to meet the requirements for hosting larger crowds and improving facilities for players and spectators. It has become an important venue for local football events and is symbolic of the region's cultural and sporting life.
Over time, the Zahir Pajaziti Stadium has grown not only as a sporting venue but also as a symbol of local pride and remembrance of Kosovo's struggle for independence. The stadium stands as a tribute to Zahir Pajaziti and his contribution to Kosovo's history.
References
edit- ^ ffk (2019-08-13). "Stadiumi 'Zahir Pajaziti'" (in Albanian). Retrieved 2023-08-31.