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The 2014–15 season was Klubi i Futbollit Tirana's 76th competitive season, 76th consecutive season in the
Kategoria Superiore 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 compet ...
and 94th year in existence as a football club.


Season overview


June

Veteran
Elvis Sina Elvis Sina (born 14 November 1978) is an Albanian former soccer-player. He has successfully played for Tirana in the Albanian Superliga, and for the Albania national team. He began his career as a midfielder, but as the years passed he was util ...
announced his retirement at the previous season, ending his 15 years as a professional footballer as the most-capped player. On 4 June, the first choice goalkeeper
Ilion Lika Ilion Lika (born 17 May 1980) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and also is goalkeeping coach of Albanian club Tirana in the Albanian Superliga. During his 19-year career span, Lika has played more than 500 match ...
left the club to sign with
Flamurtari Vlorë Flamurtari FC is a professional football club based in Vlorë, Albania. The club plays in the Kategoria e Parë, which is the second tier of football in the country. Founded in 1923, the club is one of the oldest in Albania, and it is also one ...
a two-year contract as a free agent. One day later, Tirana released defender Blerim Kotobelli, who later went on to join fellow top flight side
Teuta Durrës Teuta ( Illyrian: *''Teutana'', 'mistress of the people, queen'; grc, Τεύτα; lat, Teuta) was the queen regent of the Ardiaei tribe in Illyria, who reigned approximately from 231 BC to 228/227 BC. Following the death of her spouse Agro ...
. On 15 June, Tirana announced the signing of
Bylis Ballsh KF Bylis, also known as Bylis Ballsh, is an Albanian football club based in Ballsh, Mallakastër District. The club's home ground is the Adush Muça Stadium and they currently compete in the Kategoria Superiore. History Early history The club ...
prodigy
Stivi Frashëri Stivi Frashëri (born 29 August 1990) is an Albanian professional footballer who as a goalkeeper for Ballkani in the Kosovar Superliga. Club career Early career Frashëri joined the youth setup of his local side Skënderbeu Korçë as a 14-y ...
for an undisclosed fee, with the transfer who become effective from 1 July. On 21 June, Mensur Limani was released the club directors decided not to give him a new contract.


July

On 1 July, Tirana signed the Shkëndija Tiranë duo
David Domgjoni David Nue Domgjonas (born 21 May 1997), commonly known as David Domgjoni, is a Kosovan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Turkish club Manisa and the Kosovo national team. Club career Tirana On 2 July 2014, Domgjoni signed hi ...
and Alush Gavazaj; both players joined by penning a contract until 2019. Two days later, Tirana purchased Argjend Malaj from Kosovan side
Prishtina Pristina, ; sr, / (, ) is the capital and largest city of Kosovo. The city's municipal boundaries in Pristina District form the largest urban center in Kosovo. After Tirana, Pristina has the second largest population of ethnic Albanians and ...
; the 19-year old midfielder signed a one-year contract with the option of another year at the end of the season. On 5 July, Tirana reinforced the team by signing with Rwanda national team forward
Meddie Kagere Meddie Kagere (born 10 October 1986) is a professional association football, footballer who plays as a forward (association football), forward for Tanzanian Premier League club. Singida Fountain Gate F.C. Born in Uganda, he plays for the Rwanda ...
for $10,000; he signed a two-year contract. On 11 July, Tirana completed the transfer of another striker;
Tomislav Bušić Tomislav Bušić (born 2 February 1986) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Club career Early career He also formerly played for Slaven Belupo and Hajduk Split with whom he won the Croatian League in 2005. In the ...
joined the team on a one-year contract with an option of a further one. Three days later,
Ervin Bulku Ervin Bulku (, born 3 March 1981) is an Albanian former professional footballer and current caretaker manager of the Albania national team. He was a utility player and played in many positions such as central midfielder, defensive midfielder, ...
returned to the club after seven years and signed a two-year contract, keeping his promise that he made years ago. Also during this day,
Erando Karabeci Erando Karabeci (born 6 September 1988) is an Albanian professional association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for KF Teuta Durrës, Teuta Durrës. He mainly operates in the centre of midfield, but he can also play out wide as we ...
and
Mario Morina Mario Morina (born 16 October 1992) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Club career Tirana 2010–11 season Morina made his début for Tirana on 3 November 2010 in an Albanian Cup fixture at home against Skrapari. Mo ...
extended their contracts for another season. On 16 July, Ivan Delić, who played a vital role in the last season, left the team to return in his home country to sign with
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. On 19 July,
Elis Bakaj Elis Flamur Bakaj (born 25 June 1987) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or a forward. Bakaj began his career as a youth player for KF Kristali, before moving to Partizani Tirana. In 2002, he sta ...
, without playing a single minute for
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, left the club and signed a two-year contract with Tirana, where he was assigned the vacant number 19. Five days later, Tirana signed even his cousin, the goalkeeper Edvan Bakaj from Laçi, who signed a two-year contract and picked up the number 31. Tirana continued to be active in mercato by signing Albanian international player
Debatik Curri Debatik Nazmi Curri (born 28 December 1983) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player who is the current assistant manager of Prishtina. From 2006 to 2015 he was also part of Albania national team, collecting 44 appearances ...
, who was a free agent. On 29 July, Tirana signed on a three-year deal the
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Endrit Idrizaj from
Bylis Ballsh KF Bylis, also known as Bylis Ballsh, is an Albanian football club based in Ballsh, Mallakastër District. The club's home ground is the Adush Muça Stadium and they currently compete in the Kategoria Superiore. History Early history The club ...
for an undisclosed fee and also released
Mirel Çota Mirel Çota (born 14 May 1988) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Albanian club AF Elbasani. Club career Tirana 24-year old Çota completed a transfer at Tirana on 12 June 2012 by penning a two-year contract wort ...
who signed with newly promoted side
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.


August

On 1 August, Tirana send the young goalkeeper Xhino Sejdo on loan to
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side Kamza until the end of the season. As a sign of respect to Bulku, Karabeci handed his captaincy and became the vice-captain instead. On 7 August,
Ervis Kaja Ervis Kaja (born 29 July 1987) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. Club career On 30 August 2013, Tirana announced the signing of Kaja on a one-year contract. He commenced the season on 1 September by starting the ...
left the team to return to Laçi, whilst
Gilberto Fortunato Gilberto Valdenésio Fortunato (born 11 July 1987) is a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward for Singapore team Hougang United in 2021. During his brief stint with the club, he scored 4 goals in 8 games. Club career Early ...
announced his departure after much controversies about his wage. On 21 August, Renato Hyshmeri signed a one-year contract with the club, becoming the 12th signing of the summer transfer window. Tirana started the
2014–15 Kategoria Superiore The 2014–15 Kategoria Superiore was the 76th official season, or 79th season of top-tier football in Albania (including three unofficial championships during World War II) and the sixteenth season under the name ''Kategoria superiore''. The seas ...
season in strong fashion by thrashing 3–0 at home the newly promoted side
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 ...
, with Bakaj and Hyshmeri who scored their first goals. On 27 August, Tirana loaned Ardit Peposhi,
Erion Hoxhallari Erion Hoxhallari (born 15 October 1995) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Romanian club UTA Arad. Club career Early career Hoxhallari started his youth career at Tirana. On 1 July 2011 he was loaned out at Aust ...
and Erlind Koreshi to fellow
Kategoria Superiore 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 compet ...
side
Teuta Durrës Teuta ( Illyrian: *''Teutana'', 'mistress of the people, queen'; grc, Τεύτα; lat, Teuta) was the queen regent of the Ardiaei tribe in Illyria, who reigned approximately from 231 BC to 228/227 BC. Following the death of her spouse Agro ...
until the end of the season. Three days later, Tirana grabbed its second league victory in two matches by beating 1–0 at home the title contenders
Flamurtari Vlorë Flamurtari FC is a professional football club based in Vlorë, Albania. The club plays in the Kategoria e Parë, which is the second tier of football in the country. Founded in 1923, the club is one of the oldest in Albania, and it is also one ...
thanks to an
Ilion Lika Ilion Lika (born 17 May 1980) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and also is goalkeeping coach of Albanian club Tirana in the Albanian Superliga. During his 19-year career span, Lika has played more than 500 match ...
owngoal.


September

In the third league match against Vllaznia Shkodër on 11 September, Tirana didn't go more than a 1–1 draw; they scored a last-minute equalizer with Ervin Bulku. The match was infamously marred by crowd trouble which saw 13 people arrested and both clubs' fans receiving lengthy stadium bans. Tirana ended September in first place after a win against
Elbasani Elbasan ( ; sq-definite, Elbasani ) is the fourth most populous city of Albania and seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central A ...
, a loss to Laçi and a draw against cross-town rivals of
Partizani Tirana Futboll Klub Partizani, or FK Partizani for short, is an Albanian professional football club based in Tirana, that competes in the Kategoria Superiore. Founded in 1946, the club was historically affiliated to the Albanian army. Partizani's curren ...
.


October

Tirana begun October by visiting
Sopoti Librazhd KF Sopoti is an Albanian sports club based in Librazhd. The club currently competes in the Kategoria e Dytë, the third tier of football in Albania. History They were founded in 1948 under the name ''KS Albania Tabak Librazhd'', and they play t ...
at
Sopoti Stadium Sopoti Stadium ( sq, Stadiumi Sopoti) is a multi-use stadium in Librazhd, Albania which is used as the home ground of local football club Sopoti Librazhd. It was built in 1964 and the 3,000 seater stadium has been Sopoti Librazhd's home ground e ...
for the first leg of
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; the team won 3–0 at
Sopoti Stadium Sopoti Stadium ( sq, Stadiumi Sopoti) is a multi-use stadium in Librazhd, Albania which is used as the home ground of local football club Sopoti Librazhd. It was built in 1964 and the 3,000 seater stadium has been Sopoti Librazhd's home ground e ...
thanks to a
Tomislav Bušić Tomislav Bušić (born 2 February 1986) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Club career Early career He also formerly played for Slaven Belupo and Hajduk Split with whom he won the Croatian League in 2005. In the ...
brace which was followed by the third goal of youngster Grend Halili goal. On 4 October, Tirana recorded another goalless draw, this time at
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. In the next round, Tirana won 3–1 at home against title challengers Kukësi, This win was followed by another one at
Teuta Durrës Teuta ( Illyrian: *''Teutana'', 'mistress of the people, queen'; grc, Τεύτα; lat, Teuta) was the queen regent of the Ardiaei tribe in Illyria, who reigned approximately from 231 BC to 228/227 BC. Following the death of her spouse Agro ...
in the final round of first phase. Tirana ended the first phase on first place tied on points with Partizani. Tirana started the second phase by recording a 3–0 home at
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 ...
to keep the first place. On 22 October, in the returning leg of Albanian Cup first round against Sopoti Librazhd at
Selman Stërmasi Stadium The Selman Stërmasi Stadium ( sq, Stadiumi Selman Stërmasi) is a multi-purpose stadium in Tirana, Albania. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of KF Tirana. The stadium holds 9,500 people (all seated). It i ...
, Tirana didn't go more than a 1–1 draw but advanced to the next round with the aggregate 4–1.


November

Tirana kicked off November with a disappointing goalless draw against
Flamurtari Vlorë Flamurtari FC is a professional football club based in Vlorë, Albania. The club plays in the Kategoria e Parë, which is the second tier of football in the country. Founded in 1923, the club is one of the oldest in Albania, and it is also one ...
. Against
Bylis Ballsh KF Bylis, also known as Bylis Ballsh, is an Albanian football club based in Ballsh, Mallakastër District. The club's home ground is the Adush Muça Stadium and they currently compete in the Kategoria Superiore. History Early history The club ...
in the first leg of Albanian Cup's second round, Tirana won thanks to a
Tomislav Bušić Tomislav Bušić (born 2 February 1986) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Club career Early career He also formerly played for Slaven Belupo and Hajduk Split with whom he won the Croatian League in 2005. In the ...
winner. On 8 November, in the next league match against Vllaznia Shkodër at home, Tirana won 1–0 to retake the championship lead. On 20 November, in the second leg of cup versus Bylis Ballsh, Tirana recorded their largest win of the season by thrashing Bylis 6–0 at Selman Stërmasi Stadium. Only three days later, Tirana recorded their second championship win for November by winning 3–2 over relegation strugglers
Elbasani Elbasan ( ; sq-definite, Elbasani ) is the fourth most populous city of Albania and seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central A ...
; the team only in the last moments thanks to a
Selemani Ndikumana Selemani Yamin Ndikumana (born 18 March 1987) is a Burundian footballer who plays for KMC in Tanzania. Career The striker began his career with AS Inter Star and in 2006 joined Tanzanian Premier League club Simba SC. He moved in January 2008 ...
winner.


December

Tirana started December in the worst way possible by losing in the Capital Derby against
Partizani Tirana Futboll Klub Partizani, or FK Partizani for short, is an Albanian professional football club based in Tirana, that competes in the Kategoria Superiore. Founded in 1946, the club was historically affiliated to the Albanian army. Partizani's curren ...
2–0. Five days later, Tirana bounced back by beating
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2–0 at
Qemal Stafa Stadium The Qemal Stafa Stadium ( sq, Stadiumi Qemal Stafa), named after Qemal Stafa (1920–1942), a Albanian Resistance of World War II, World War II hero, was a national stadium and the largest football (soccer), football stadium in Tirana, Albania. ...
thanks to Ndikumana, who scored both goals. However, four days later, Tirana suffered another loss, this time at the hands of Kukësi; it was Vilfor Hysa's early goal which decided the game. Tirana returned to the winning ways in the last match of the year, where
Gugash Magani Gugash Magani (born 14 March 1965) is an Albanian retired football player and current coach. Club career Magani played the majority of his 22-year professional career with Shkumbini Peqin, while also having stints at other Albanian clubs Besa K ...
side trashed 4–2 Teuta Durrës at home; this match saw the return of the fans in the stands after the suspension. Tirana ended the year in the 4th place. On 28 December, Francis Olaki and
Meddie Kagere Meddie Kagere (born 10 October 1986) is a professional association football, footballer who plays as a forward (association football), forward for Tanzanian Premier League club. Singida Fountain Gate F.C. Born in Uganda, he plays for the Rwanda ...
were released by Tirana after terminating their contract by mutual consensus.


January

On 6 January, Muzaka returned to Tirana after five years absence, signing a contract until the end of the 2014–15 season, reportedly worth €5,500 a month. On 7 January he was officially unveiled as a Tirana player to the media, holding a press conference alongside the club's president
Refik Halili Refik Halili is the chairman and main sponsor of KF Tirana. Since 2003, Halili had been one of the sponsors of the club. His duty as Chairman of KF Tirana started on May 29, 2008. He is a businessman and founder and owner of one of Albania's leading ...
and newly appointed director
Devi Muka Devi Muka (born 21 December 1976 in Vlorë) is an Albanian retired footballer who has spent the majority of his career playing for KF Tirana in the Albanian Superliga as a midfielder. Club career Early career and Croatia Muka started his car ...
. Two days later, Tirana purchased Macedonia international player
Kire Ristevski Kire Ristevski ( mk, Кире Ристевски; born 22 October 1990) is a Macedonian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Armenian Premier League club Pyunik and the North Macedonia national team. Club career Slavia Sofia ...
on an 18-month contract. On 10 January, Tirana agreed terms with
Jetmir Sefa Jetmir Sefa (born 30 January 1987) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Club career Tirana 2005–06 season Sefa is a product of the KF Tirana academy and joined the club in 2000 as a 13-year-old, where he rose thr ...
, purchasing him from Laçi for a reported nominal fee of €2,150. On 14 January, Lladrovci went to a trial with Tirana which he successfully passed and signed a pre-contract, but was sent on loan at his previous club Feronikeli until the end of the season. On 24 January, in the first competitive match of 2016, Tirana beat 2–0
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 ...
at the neutral stadium of
Niko Dovana Stadium The Niko Dovana Stadium, officially Stadiumi "Niko Dovana", is a multi-use stadium located in Durrës, Albania. It is the home ground of Teuta. The capacity is 12,040, making it the fifth largest ground in the country. It was renamed in 1991 in h ...
thanks to a Ndikumana brace. The match was played at Niko Dovana Stadium due to reconstruction of the field of Qemal Stafa Stadium. Four days later, Endrit Idrizaj agreed terms with Apolonia Fier to join them on loan until the end of the season.


February

On 4 February, Tirana went against Apolonia Fier in the first leg of the Albanian Cup quarter-final; Apolonia surprised by scoring twice in the first half, however the goals from
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and Karabeci held Tirana to a draw. Four days later, Tirana won 0–1 away against Vllaznia Shkodër thanks to an Elis Bakaj strike in the 91st minute to help Tirana to regain the first place. On 14 February, Tirana recorded its fifth consecutive league victory by beating
Elbasani Elbasan ( ; sq-definite, Elbasani ) is the fourth most populous city of Albania and seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central A ...
2–0 at
Redi Maloku Stadium Redi Maloku Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Fushë Krujë, Albania. The stadium has a capacity of 3,000 people and it is mostly used for football (soccer), football matches and it is the home ground of KS Iliria. References

Football venu ...
thanks to the
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and Bakaj goals. On 18 February, in the returning leg of Albanian Cup quarter-final, Tirana won easily 3–0 away to progress in the next round with the aggregate 5–2. Following this win, for Tirana would come a series of negative results such as the 3–0 away loss to Laçi.


March

Tirana kicked off March by losing 1–0 against
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. On 8 March, Tirana returned to the winning ways by defeating the title contenders Kukësi 2–0 at
Niko Dovana Stadium The Niko Dovana Stadium, officially Stadiumi "Niko Dovana", is a multi-use stadium located in Durrës, Albania. It is the home ground of Teuta. The capacity is 12,040, making it the fifth largest ground in the country. It was renamed in 1991 in h ...
thanks to the goals of
Tomislav Bušić Tomislav Bušić (born 2 February 1986) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Club career Early career He also formerly played for Slaven Belupo and Hajduk Split with whom he won the Croatian League in 2005. In the ...
and
Gjergji Muzaka Gjergji Muzaka (born 26 September 1984) is an Albanian former professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. A product of Partizani Tirana academy, Muzaka begun his career as a talented youth player, which prompted Paris Saint-Germain to si ...
, who scored for the first time since his return to the club. However, this win did not bring joy to the team as they lost the postponed Capital Derby for the second consecutive time against Partizani Tirana; the ''Red Bulls'' won 2–1. The team's goalkeeper
Stivi Frashëri Stivi Frashëri (born 29 August 1990) is an Albanian professional footballer who as a goalkeeper for Ballkani in the Kosovar Superliga. Club career Early career Frashëri joined the youth setup of his local side Skënderbeu Korçë as a 14-y ...
criticised too much after the match, where also the coach Gugash Magani declared that Frashëri can not cope with such pressure match. Tirana ended the third phase of championship by taking a goalless draw with the struggling side
Teuta Durrës Teuta ( Illyrian: *''Teutana'', 'mistress of the people, queen'; grc, Τεύτα; lat, Teuta) was the queen regent of the Ardiaei tribe in Illyria, who reigned approximately from 231 BC to 228/227 BC. Following the death of her spouse Agro ...
. Tirana started the fourth and the last phase on strong fashion, winning 2–0 at Apolonia with the goals of Morina and Muça.


April

The month started on 4 April with a 1–2 away win over
Flamurtari Vlorë Flamurtari FC is a professional football club based in Vlorë, Albania. The club plays in the Kategoria e Parë, which is the second tier of football in the country. Founded in 1923, the club is one of the oldest in Albania, and it is also one ...
with the goals scored by Muça and Bušić. Four days later, in the first leg of Albanian Cup semi-final, Tirana was unable to break the fortitude of Laçi as they drew 0–0 at Qemal Stafa Stadium in front of more than 2,000 fans. In the next league match against Vllaznia Shkodër on 12th, Tirana were behind in the 33rd following the superb goal of Eraldo Çinari, but they responded in the second half with two goals of Muça, who scored his first career brace. After the match, he dedicated the goals to the Tirana ultras, Geri Allkaj, who died in a car accident two days before. Tirana continues its good run in league by beating 3–1 away
Elbasani Elbasan ( ; sq-definite, Elbasani ) is the fourth most populous city of Albania and seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central A ...
with the goals of Hyshmeri, Bušić and Bakaj. On 22 April, in the returning leg of Albanian Cup semi-final, Tirana fell to Laçi by losing 1–0 thanks to the winner of
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. This match saw Tirana playing with ten players following the exclusion of Ndikumana in the 16th minute following a brawl with
Olsi Teqja Olsi Teqja (born 27 July 1988) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Championnat National 2 club Chambly. Club career Bylis Ballsh On 22 August 2011, Teqja joined Albanian Superliga side Bylis Ballsh. He debuted ...
, who was only yellow-carded. Teqja also injured the knee of
Gjergji Muzaka Gjergji Muzaka (born 26 September 1984) is an Albanian former professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. A product of Partizani Tirana academy, Muzaka begun his career as a talented youth player, which prompted Paris Saint-Germain to si ...
in the 42nd minute of the match, and he soon needed surgery on his knee. He undergo the surgery on 11 May in
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, and started recovering from his knee injury in
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. On 26 April, in the last league match for this month, Tirana finally prevail over Laçi by beating them 1–0 at Qemal Stafa Stadium thanks to late goal of Francis Kahata.


May

In the last derby of the season against
Partizani Tirana Futboll Klub Partizani, or FK Partizani for short, is an Albanian professional football club based in Tirana, that competes in the Kategoria Superiore. Founded in 1946, the club was historically affiliated to the Albanian army. Partizani's curren ...
, Tirana drew 2–2 after taking the advantage in the 34th minute with
Elis Bakaj Elis Flamur Bakaj (born 25 June 1987) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or a forward. Bakaj began his career as a youth player for KF Kristali, before moving to Partizani Tirana. In 2002, he sta ...
, who scored even the second goal. This draw shattered the club hopes of winning the title, as Skënderbeu cemented its first spot with five points gap and with only three matches to go. Five days later, in the next league match exactly against Skënderbeu, Tirana didn't go more than a goalless draw as Skënderbeu received what they come for. This with precious draw, Skënderbeu assured mathematically the 5th consecutive league title, as Tirana went trophyless for the third year in a row. Now that the "league goal" was gone, the only goal left for Tirana was to qualify in the European competitions, but to achieve this they had to beat Kukësi in the penultimate championship round. However, for Tirana thing went from bad to worse as they were thrashed 4–1 by Kukësi at Zeqir Ymeri Stadium thanks to the goal of Hysa and hat-trick of
Pero Pejić Pero Pejić (born 28 November 1982) is a Croatian retired professional footballer who played as a striker. With over 100 goals to his name, he is the highest scoring foreign player in Albanian football history. In 2015, Pero Pejić was one of ...
. This heavy lose forced the coach
Gugash Magani Gugash Magani (born 14 March 1965) is an Albanian retired football player and current coach. Club career Magani played the majority of his 22-year professional career with Shkumbini Peqin, while also having stints at other Albanian clubs Besa K ...
to resign after more than a year in change. He was temporarily replaced by his assistant
Ndubuisi Egbo Ndubuisi Emmanuel Egbo (born 25 July 1973) is a Nigerian football manager and former footballer. Egbo played as a goalkeeper during his professional career, most notably representing Tirana, winning with them three trophies. He was also a ...
for the final championship round, in which Tirana won 1–0 against Teuta Durrës thanks to the late winner of
Elis Bakaj Elis Flamur Bakaj (born 25 June 1987) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or a forward. Bakaj began his career as a youth player for KF Kristali, before moving to Partizani Tirana. In 2002, he sta ...
. Tirana ended the season in disappointment, in an eventual 4th league place and an Albanian Cup semi-final exit to Laçi.


Players


Squad information


Transfers


In


Summer


Winter


Out


Summer


Winter


Pre-season and friendlies


Competitions


Kategoria Superiore


League table


Results summary


Results by round


Matches


Albanian Cup


First round


Second round


Quarter-finals


Semi-finals


Statistics


Squad stats

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Top scorers

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Elis Bakaj Elis Flamur Bakaj (born 25 June 1987) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or a forward. Bakaj began his career as a youth player for KF Kristali, before moving to Partizani Tirana. In 2002, he sta ...
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Selemani Ndikumana Selemani Yamin Ndikumana (born 18 March 1987) is a Burundian footballer who plays for KMC in Tanzania. Career The striker began his career with AS Inter Star and in 2006 joined Tanzanian Premier League club Simba SC. He moved in January 2008 ...
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Tomislav Bušić Tomislav Bušić (born 2 February 1986) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Club career Early career He also formerly played for Slaven Belupo and Hajduk Split with whom he won the Croatian League in 2005. In the ...
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Mario Morina Mario Morina (born 16 October 1992) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Club career Tirana 2010–11 season Morina made his début for Tirana on 3 November 2010 in an Albanian Cup fixture at home against Skrapari. Mo ...
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Afrim Taku Afrim Taku (born 4 August 1989) is an Albanian professional footballer. Club career Early career Taku began his football career as a 13-year-old when he joined the KF Tirana academy, where he progressed through the ranks before eventually bein ...
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Debatik Curri Debatik Nazmi Curri (born 28 December 1983) is an Albanian professional football coach and former player who is the current assistant manager of Prishtina. From 2006 to 2015 he was also part of Albania national team, collecting 44 appearances ...
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Entonio Pashaj Entonio Pashaj (born 10 November 1984) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for KFC Eppegem. Apart his natural position, Pashaj can also be deployed as right full-back or even as a defensive midfielder. Club career ...
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Meddie Kagere Meddie Kagere (born 10 October 1986) is a professional association football, footballer who plays as a forward (association football), forward for Tanzanian Premier League club. Singida Fountain Gate F.C. Born in Uganda, he plays for the Rwanda ...
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Ervin Bulku Ervin Bulku (, born 3 March 1981) is an Albanian former professional footballer and current caretaker manager of the Albania national team. He was a utility player and played in many positions such as central midfielder, defensive midfielder, ...
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Erando Karabeci Erando Karabeci (born 6 September 1988) is an Albanian professional association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for KF Teuta Durrës, Teuta Durrës. He mainly operates in the centre of midfield, but he can also play out wide as we ...
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Gjergji Muzaka Gjergji Muzaka (born 26 September 1984) is an Albanian former professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. A product of Partizani Tirana academy, Muzaka begun his career as a talented youth player, which prompted Paris Saint-Germain to si ...
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Jetmir Sefa Jetmir Sefa (born 30 January 1987) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Club career Tirana 2005–06 season Sefa is a product of the KF Tirana academy and joined the club in 2000 as a 13-year-old, where he rose thr ...
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Clean sheets

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Stivi Frashëri Stivi Frashëri (born 29 August 1990) is an Albanian professional footballer who as a goalkeeper for Ballkani in the Kosovar Superliga. Club career Early career Frashëri joined the youth setup of his local side Skënderbeu Korçë as a 14-y ...
, 15, , 1Stivi Frashëri kept a clean sheet on the same match as Marsel Çaka. They both appeared in the 3–0 away win over
Sopoti Librazhd KF Sopoti is an Albanian sports club based in Librazhd. The club currently competes in the Kategoria e Dytë, the third tier of football in Albania. History They were founded in 1948 under the name ''KS Albania Tabak Librazhd'', and they play t ...
on 1 October 2014. So both clean sheets are counted.
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Marsel Çaka Marsel Çaka (born 31 March 1995) is an Albanian footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Dinamo in the Albanian First Division. Club career Çaka is a product of the KF Tirana academy which he joined as a child, before being promote ...
, 0, , 1Marsel Çaka kept a clean sheet on the same match as Stivi Frashëri. They both appeared in the 3–0 away win over
Sopoti Librazhd KF Sopoti is an Albanian sports club based in Librazhd. The club currently competes in the Kategoria e Dytë, the third tier of football in Albania. History They were founded in 1948 under the name ''KS Albania Tabak Librazhd'', and they play t ...
on 1 October 2014. So both clean sheets are counted.
, , 1 , - , colspan="3", TOTALS , 20, , 5, , 25 Last updated: 22 May 2015


References


External links


Official website
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Tirana Tirana ( , ; aln, Tirona) is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea ...