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Apolonia Fier
KF Apolonia is an Albanian football club based in Fier. The club was founded on 17 June 1925 and took its name from the nearby ruins of the ancient city of Apollonia. The club currently compete in the Kategoria e Parë and they play their home games at the Loni Papuçiu Stadium. History Early history During the early 1920s, sports activities began being organised in the city of Fier, much like other cities in Albania at the time. Students from the region returning from their studies in larger Albanian cities and abroad had learned about football, which they then played back in Fier, which soon became so popular that almost every neighbourhood in the city had children and adults alike playing football. The first official football game to be held in Fier was organised by the Bashkimi Culturual Society on 17 July 1924, which was played between a selection of players from Fier and neighbouring city Vlorë. The following summer in 1925, a group of local students led by Namik Resul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loni Papuçiu Stadium
Loni Papuçiu Stadium ( sq, Stadiumi Loni Papuçiu) is a multi-use stadium in Fier, Albania which is used as the home ground of local football club Apolonia Fier, Apolonia. It was built in 1958 and has been the Apolonia's home ground ever since. The stadium has a seated capacity of 6,800. The stadium was reconstructed in 2013, and was completed 7 months later in February 2014 in time for a home fixture against Ada Velipojë, Ada on 15 February 2014. The reconstruction of the stadium involved the installation of floodlights for the first time, a brand new field and 4,000 plastic seating all around the stadium. References KF Apolonia Fier Football venues in Albania Buildings and structures in Fier Sport in Fier {{Alb ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albanian Superliga
The Kategoria Superiore, officially known as Abissnet Superiore for sponsorship reasons, is a professional league for men's association football clubs. At the top of the Albanian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 10 clubs, and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Kategoria e Parë. Seasons run from August to May, with teams playing 36 matches each (playing each team in the league four times, twice at home and twice away). The competition was founded in 1930 as the Albanian National Championship during the reign of King Zog, shortly after the creation of the Albanian Football Association. Since 1930, 45 clubs have competed in recognised competitions, while only nine clubs have won the title: Tirana (26), Dinamo Tirana (18), Partizani (16), Vllaznia (9), Skënderbeu (8), Elbasani (2), Teuta (2), Flamurtari (1), and Kukësi (1). The current champions are Tirana, who won their 26th title in 2021–22. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Marko (footballer)
Andrea Marko (born 3 November 1956) is an Albanian retired footballer and football manager. Playing career Club Marko played his entire career for hometown club Dinamo Tirana. International He made his debut for Albania in a September 1980 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Finland in Tirana and earned a total of 5 caps, scoring no goals. His final international was a May 1985 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Poland. Managerial career In April 2012, he was named manager of Kastrioti Krujë Personal life His family was one of the rich families from Dhërmi and his grandfather was killed by the communists in 1944. In 1986 Marko was arrested for alleged gambling and perhaps as being member of that family. He also is the cousin of former Albania international goalkeeper Foto Strakosha. Honours *Albanian Superliga: 2 :: 1977, 1980 *Albanian Cup: 2 :: 1978, 1982 Events January * January 1 – In Malaysia and Singapore, clocks are adjusted to the same tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
