KF Gjilani

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KF Gjilani
Full name Klubi Futbollistik Gjilani
Nickname(s) Skifterat
Kuq e Bardhet
Founded 1995
Ground Stadiumi i Qytetit "Agim Ramadani - Katana"
Ground Capacity 10 000
Chairman Ensar Kadriu
Trajneri kryesor Muharrem Sahiti
League

Liga e Parë

2013-14
Home colours
Away colours

Klubi Futbollistik Gjilani is a professional football club based in Gjilan, Kosovo. It was founded in 1995 and currently play in the Liga e Parë of Kosovo.

History

KF Gjilani is the club which was formed in 1995 by Afrim Kçiku under difficult circumstances. Despite difficulties with the organization they had managed somehow to keep alive this club where after 5 years of founded they earn the Cup of Kosovo and made the club at the top of the Kosovar league. KF Gjilani was member of the highest football division in Kosovo, the Kosovar Superliga, but after several different problems now competes in Liga e Parë of Kosovo.

Colours, badge and nicknames

The first design and colours in 1995 was red and white in the center with a circle and one ball that formed the badge of the club. In 2000 the colors were changed by the new president of the club in purple and light blue, but early in the season 08/09 at the initiative of the leadership of Gjilan supporters club Skifterat back before the club colors.

Supporters

KF Gjilani is one of the most supported clubs in Kosovo. Skifterat are the official fan club of KF Gjilani. They are one of the best organized fan clubs in Kosovo with a large membership. The traditional ultras group of KF Gjilani are Skifterat they hold a significant place in the history of the ultras scene in general due to the fact that they are one of the oldest, being founded in 1999. KF Gjilani have several rivalries, two of which are highly significant in Kosovo football; firstly, they participate in the Gjilan city derby of Anamorava with KF Drita the rivalry has existed ever since KF Gjilani found in 1995. The other most significant rivalry is with FC Prishtina.

Stadium

K.F. Gjilani play their home games at Stadium of City in Gjilan. It has a capacity of 10 000 people in general. Since 2013 the stadium of city is named "Agim Ramadani - Katana".

Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 Republic of Kosovo GK Afrim Ajdini (vice-captain)
4 Republic of Kosovo DF Ylber Kastrati
5 Republic of Kosovo DF Alban Hyseni (Captain)
7 Republic of Kosovo MF Genc Sermaxhaj
8 Republic of Kosovo MF Besart Morina
10 Republic of Kosovo FW Lirian Ferati
14 Republic of Kosovo MF Filonit Shaqiri
15 Republic of Kosovo MF Yll Maliqi
16 Republic of Kosovo MF Zgjim Mustafa
No. Position Player
17 Republic of Kosovo FW Armend Selmani
20 Republic of Kosovo MF Labinot Halitii
22 Republic of Kosovo DF Ridvan Uka
23 Republic of Kosovo FW Premton Muja
99 Republic of Kosovo GK Etrit Gagica
Republic of Kosovo MF Flamur Syla
Republic of Kosovo MF Sevdail Aliu
Republic of Kosovo MF Armend Rexhepi

Staff

Position Staff
Head coach Republic of Kosovo Muharrem Sahiti
Assistant Coach Republic of Kosovo vacant
Chairman Republic of Kosovo Ensar Kadriu
Executive Director Republic of Kosovo vacant
Athletic Director Republic of Kosovo vacant
Director and Manager of Football Club and Academy Republic of Kosovo vacant

Last updated: 21 July 2011
Source: [KF Gjilani]

Honours

Kosovar Cup
  • Winner (1): 1999-00
  • Runners-up (1): 2001-02
Kosovar SuperCup
  • Winner (1): 1999-00

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