Albanian Football Federation ( FSHF, Armand Duka, has declared that there is no problem with Albanian footballers who decide to represent Kosovo, though it would prefer that they choose the National of Albania.
His statement comes at a time when tensions between the two federations have been reported in recent weeks, due to competition for Albanian football players in the diaspora. One of the last cases is that of Enis Rexhepi, who received the invitation from Kosovo, thus leaving Albania.
Meanwhile, Kosovo and Albania are also in the race for the services of Lutfi Dalipi, Vaduz football player.
However, Duka has stressed that relations between the two federations are excellent and that it does not prevent the fact that Albanian players choose to play for Kosovo’s representative.
We have luxury available to all Albanian players, no matter where they play, Kosovo, Northern Macedonia or even in the surrounding countries.
Duke has also recalled the support Albania had given Kosovo in 2015 in its accession process to international football organisations.
In 2015, we lobbied on Kosovo even though some warned us that it would endanger us in sports. I would do it again because Kosovo children must have the right to have and play for their representative. I’m glad I supported them.
He has reiterated that Kosovo’s election by Albanian football players poses no problem for him, though he would like to see them with Albania’s fanele.
I have absolutely no problem with the players who choose Kosovo, even though I would be happy if they chose Albania, he told TV Clan.
Otherwise, both Kosovo and Albania have placed the qualifications at the European Championships 2028% priority. Shorty, which will withdraw in December, could place two Albanian representatives face to face, as they are not in the same vase.
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