KF Gjilani

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 Sadat Pajaziti
League

Raiffeisen Superliga

2015-16

Klubi Futbollistik Gjilani is a professional football club based in Gjilan, Kosovo.[a] It was founded in 1995 and currently play in the Raiffeisen Superliga 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 is member of the highest football division in Kosovo Raiffeisen Superliga 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 because 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.

Skifterat, Gjilan, Fans

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".

Honours

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

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 Faton Maloku (vice-captain)
2 Kosovo DF Besnik Krasniqi
4 Kosovo DF Ylber Kastrati
5 Kosovo DF Alban Hyseni (Captain)
7 Kosovo MF Zgjim Mustafa
8 Kosovo MF Besart Morina
9 Kosovo FW Isa Eminhaziri
10 Kosovo FW Lirian Ferati
12 Kosovo GK Avdyl Zairi
No. Position Player
14 Kosovo MF Filonit Shaqiri
15 Kosovo MF Yll Maliqi
17 Kosovo FW Gzim Rusi
18 Kosovo DF Fidan Hasani
20 Kosovo MF Bahri Kera
21 Kosovo MF Dren Gashi
22 Kosovo MF Betim Haxhimusa
23 Kosovo MF Labinot Shabani


Staff

Position Staff
Head coach Kosovo Sadat Pajaziti
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]

Notes

a. ^ Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Serbia. The Republic of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence on 17 February 2008, but Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. The two governments began to normalise relations in 2013, as part of the Brussels Agreement. Kosovo has been recognised as an independent state by 108 out of 193 United Nations member states.

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