KF Gjilani

KF Gjilani
Full name Klubi Futbollistik Gjilani
Nickname(s) Skifterat
Kuq e Bardhet
Founded 1945
Ground Stadiumi i Qytetit "Agim Ramadani - Katana"
Capacity 10,000
Chairman Ensar Kadriu
Trajneri kryesor Muharrem Sahiti
League

Liga e Parë

2013-14

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 defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

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

Staff

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