The Albanian Cup () is the main "knockout" competition in Albanian football. The competition started in 1939 as Kupa e Mbretit ( English:"The King's Cup"). The cup was suspended for the next eight years as the

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started. It started again in 1948 as "Kupa e Republikës" ( English: "Republic Cup") and from 1991 as "Kupa e Shqipërisë" (Albanian Cup). Today it is the second most important competition in

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after the

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. The winners of the Cup automatically earn the right to participate in the first qualifying round of the

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Finals results

Performances by club

Appearances

''At least 20 Cup appearances.''

References

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External links

nbsp;– National cup results. * http://www.calciomondialeweb.it/EUR/ALB/AlbaniaCoppa.htm
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Recurring sporting events established in 1939 1939 establishments in Albania

Finals results

Performances by club

Appearances

See also

References

External links