KF Gramozi is an

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club based in

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in the

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History

The club was founded in 1927 and competed in the lower divisions of Albanian football for much of its history. The club were crowned winners of the

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for the 2007–08 season, which led to their promotion to the

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, the second tier. They were promoted to the

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for the first time at the end of the 2008–09 season, after beating

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5–2 in the playoff. The club achieved worldwide recognition in 2010 when they organised a friendly for the

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Cup with Spanish giants

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. The game ended in a 2–1 win for Real Madrid despite there being a lengthy two-hour power outage at half time at the

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. Gramozi were relegated from Albania's top level at the end of the 2009/10 season, after finishing bottom and 16 points from safety with former international player

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at the helm.Albania 2009/10
- RSSSF

Honours

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: ** Winners (1): 2007–08

Current squad

(Captain)

References

External links

GRAMOZISofra Kolonjare

ErsekaKsGramozi Website
Gramozi Erseke 1927 establishments in Albania Kolonjë, Korçë Association football clubs established in 1927 Kategoria e Dytë clubs {{Albania-footyclub-stub