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{{Short description|Albanian football club}}
{{Infobox football club
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| image = [[Image:Naftëtari Kuçovë Club Logo.svg|150px|Logo]]
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| fullname = Klubi Futbollit Naftëtari Kuçovë
| fullname = Klubi i Futbollit Naftëtari
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| founded = 1926
| nickname =
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1926}}
| ground = [[Stadiumi Bashkim Sulejmani]]<br>[[Kuçovë]], [[Albania]]
| ground = [[Stadiumi Bashkim Sulejmani]]
| capacity = 5,000
| chairman =
| capacity = 5,000
| chrtitle = President
| manager = Fatmir Baçaj
| chairman =
| league = [[Albanian Second Division]]
| season = 2018–19
| manager = Fatmir Baçaj
| position = [[Albanian Second Division]], Group B, 11th
| league = [[Kategoria e Dytë]], Group A
| season = [[2023–24 Kategoria e Dytë|2023–24]]
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'''Klubi i Futbollit Naftëtari Kuçovë''' is an [[Albania]]n [[football (soccer)|football]] club based in [[Kuçovë]], [[Albania]]. Their home ground is the [[Bashkim Sulejmani Stadium]] and they currently compete in the [[Albanian Second Division]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/teams/albania/kf-naftetari-kucove/3388/ Soccerway]</ref>
'''KF Naftëtari''', also known as ''Naftëtari Kuçovë'', is an [[Albania]]n [[football (soccer)|football]] club based in [[Kuçovë]], [[Albania]]. Their home ground is the [[Bashkim Sulejmani Stadium]] and they currently compete in the [[Kategoria e Dytë]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/teams/albania/kf-naftetari-kucove/3388/ Soccerway]</ref>


Naftëtari means ''Oilmen'', with Kuçovë being the center of the Albanian oil industry.
Naftëtari means ''Oilmen'', with Kuçovë being the centre of the Albanian oil industry.


==History==
==History==
Founded in 1926, they first participated in the [[Kategoria superiore|Albanian Superliga]] in 1946 as ''Spartak Kuçovë''. During the [[People's Socialist Republic of Albania|communist era]] they were first known as ''Puna Qyteti Stalin'', then ''Spartaku Qyteti Stalin'' and for most of the time ''Naftëtari Qyteti Stalin''. Naftëtari played their final season in the [[Albanian Superliga]] in [[1986–87 Albanian Superliga|1987]].
Founded in 1926, they first participated in the [[Kategoria superiore|Albanian Superliga]] in 1946 as ''Spartak Kuçovë''. During the [[People's Socialist Republic of Albania|communist era]] they were first known as ''Puna Qyteti Stalin'', then ''Spartaku Qyteti Stalin'' and for most of the time ''Naftëtari Qyteti Stalin''. Naftëtari played their final season in the [[Albanian Superliga]] in [[1986–87 Albanian Superliga|1987]].


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In the 1987/88 season, Naftëtari qualified for a promotion/relegation playoff after finishing runners-up to second tier champions [[KS Lushnja|Traktori Lushnja]].<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesa/alba88.html Albania 1987/88] - RSSSF</ref> After losing the first match 1–0 away to Albanian giants and Ministry of Interior club [[FK Dinamo Tirana|Dinamo Tirana]], the second match in Qyteti Stalin on 5 June 1988 ended in riots and burning of the Dinamo team bus partly due to the fact that the game was led by a referee and assistants from Tirana. Dinamo also won the second leg and the riots led to the suspension of Naftëtari from playing football for a year and demotion to the third tier. Coach Pandi Angjeli and players Meta and Makashi were suspended for life and club manager and former goalkeeper [[Fatmir Ismaili]] was dismissed.<ref>[http://www.panorama.com.al/speciale-revolta-e-kucoves-30-vjet-nga-ndeshja-qe-shkundi-sistemin-monist/ Speciale/ Revolta e Kuçovës, 30 vjet nga ndeshja që shkundi sistemin monist] - Panorama {{in lang|sq}}</ref>
===One year suspension===
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In the 1987/88 season, Naftëtari qualified for a promotion/relegation playoff after finishing runners-up to second tier champions [[KS Lushnja|Traktori Lushnja]].<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/alba88.html Albania 1987/88] - RSSSF</ref> After losing the first match 1-0 away to Albanian giants and Ministry of Interior club [[FK Dinamo Tirana|Dinamo Tirana]], the second match in Qyteti Stalin on 5 June 1988 ended in riots and burning of the Dinamo team bus partly due to the fact that the game was led by a referee and assistants from Tirana. Dinamo also won the second leg and the riots led to the suspension of Naftëtari from playing football for a year and demotion to the third tier. Coach [[Pandi Angjeli]] and players Meta and Makashi were suspended for life and club manager and former goalkeeper [[Fatmir Ismaili]] was dismissed.<ref>[http://www.panorama.com.al/speciale-revolta-e-kucoves-30-vjet-nga-ndeshja-qe-shkundi-sistemin-monist/ Speciale/ Revolta e Kuçovës, 30 vjet nga ndeshja që shkundi sistemin monist] - Panorama {{in lang|sq}}</ref>


==Stadium==
==Stadium==
{{main|Stadiumi Bashkim Sulejmani}}
{{main|Stadiumi Bashkim Sulejmani}}
The stadium of Naftëtari Kuçovë is located in [[Kuçovë]], [[Albania]]. The name of the stadium is [[Stadiumi Bashkim Sulejmani]]. It has a capacity of 5,000 spectators <ref>https://int.soccerway.com/teams/albania/kf-naftetari-kucove/3388/</ref>.
The stadium of Naftëtari Kuçovë is located in [[Kuçovë]], [[Albania]]. The name of the stadium is [[Stadiumi Bashkim Sulejmani]]. It has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/teams/albania/kf-naftetari-kucove/3388/|title = Albania - KF Naftëtari Kuçovë - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway}}</ref>


==Supporters==
==Supporters==
===Rivalries===
===Rivalries===
Naftëtari's biggest rivals are [[FK Tomori Berat|Tomori Berat]], with [[Berat]] only 20 kilometers down the road and with fans of both clubs working together in the textile industry during the 1970s.<ref>[http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/perparim-kovaci-pantera-e-beratit-qe-u-rebelua-per-nje-frigorifer/ Përparim Kovaçi, “pantera” e Beratit që u rebelua për një frigorifer] - Panorama {{in lang|sq}}</ref>
Naftëtari's biggest rivals are [[FK Tomori Berat|Tomori Berat]], with [[Berat]] only 20 kilometres down the road and with fans of both clubs working together in the textile industry during the 1970s.<ref>[http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/perparim-kovaci-pantera-e-beratit-qe-u-rebelua-per-nje-frigorifer/ Përparim Kovaçi, “pantera” e Beratit që u rebelua për një frigorifer] - Panorama {{in lang|sq}}</ref>


==Players==
==Current squad==
A few of best players known through their history:
[[Fatmir Ismaili]] Goalkeeper, Ramadan Gega Defender, Gezim Gega, Mikel Koroveshi Defender, Paskal Gaqe Defender, Mihallaq Bonjako Defender, Enver Hafezi Defender, Vasil Piperoni Goalkeeper, Sofokli Vasili Forward, Bashkim Xheka Midfield, Bashkim Sulejmani Midfielder, Agim Prifti Midfielder, Engjellush Islami Forward, Vladimir Skuro Forward, Agim Metaj, Maxim Halilaj Forward, Ilia Dashi Midfield, Muharrem Doko, Besnik Duli, Edmond Voda, Dashnor Dume Midfield, Emil Xhyberi, Kostandin Lule, Lilo Shau, Arben Iliazi, Astrit Haxhiaj, Ylli Vrusho, Barjam Fraolli, Agim Meta, Aleksander Koci Forward, Romeo Kocani Forward. Daut Hoxha forward, Vasillaq Sotiri forward, Ismaili played once for the national team in s1973.<ref>[http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/e-verteta-e-neperkembur-e-ballkaniades-1946/ E vërteta e nëpërkëmbur e Ballkaniadës 1946] - Panorama {{in lang|sq}}</ref>

===Current squad===
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{{updated|22 November 2017}}
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Latest revision as of 14:50, 7 July 2024

KF Naftëtari
Full nameKlubi i Futbollit Naftëtari
Founded1926; 98 years ago (1926)
GroundStadiumi Bashkim Sulejmani
Capacity5,000
ManagerFatmir Baçaj
LeagueKategoria e Dytë, Group A
2023–24Kategoria e Dytë, Group A, 9th

KF Naftëtari, also known as Naftëtari Kuçovë, is an Albanian football club based in Kuçovë, Albania. Their home ground is the Bashkim Sulejmani Stadium and they currently compete in the Kategoria e Dytë.[1]

Naftëtari means Oilmen, with Kuçovë being the centre of the Albanian oil industry.

History

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Founded in 1926, they first participated in the Albanian Superliga in 1946 as Spartak Kuçovë. During the communist era they were first known as Puna Qyteti Stalin, then Spartaku Qyteti Stalin and for most of the time Naftëtari Qyteti Stalin. Naftëtari played their final season in the Albanian Superliga in 1987.

In the 1987/88 season, Naftëtari qualified for a promotion/relegation playoff after finishing runners-up to second tier champions Traktori Lushnja.[2] After losing the first match 1–0 away to Albanian giants and Ministry of Interior club Dinamo Tirana, the second match in Qyteti Stalin on 5 June 1988 ended in riots and burning of the Dinamo team bus partly due to the fact that the game was led by a referee and assistants from Tirana. Dinamo also won the second leg and the riots led to the suspension of Naftëtari from playing football for a year and demotion to the third tier. Coach Pandi Angjeli and players Meta and Makashi were suspended for life and club manager and former goalkeeper Fatmir Ismaili was dismissed.[3]

Stadium

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Main article: Stadiumi Bashkim Sulejmani

The stadium of Naftëtari Kuçovë is located in Kuçovë, Albania. The name of the stadium is Stadiumi Bashkim Sulejmani. It has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.[4]

Supporters

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Rivalries

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Naftëtari's biggest rivals are Tomori Berat, with Berat only 20 kilometres down the road and with fans of both clubs working together in the textile industry during the 1970s.[5]

Current squad

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As of 22 November 2017

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules, some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Albania ALB Albano Kora
2 DF Albania ALB Ardit Lleshi
3 DF Albania ALB Sajmir Gega (Captain)
5 DF Albania ALB Florian Daci
6 DF Albania ALB Enea Kajo
7 MF Albania ALB Florian Kopaçi
8 MF Albania ALB Endri Koroveshi
10 MF Albania ALB Ardian Gega
14 MF Albania ALB Redon Behari
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 FW Albania ALB Romario Alushi
19 FW Albania ALB Gëzim Hyska
4 DF Albania ALB Martin Gucaj
11 FW Albania ALB Klajdi Pepa
12 GK Albania ALB Kristian Gjini
13 DF Albania ALB Gerald Bega
18 MF Albania ALB Azis Pepa
21 MF Albania ALB Anesti Marini
22 DF Albania ALB Ardian Kaloshi

References

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  1. ^ Soccerway
  2. ^ Albania 1987/88 - RSSSF
  3. ^ Speciale/ Revolta e Kuçovës, 30 vjet nga ndeshja që shkundi sistemin monist - Panorama (in Albanian)
  4. ^ "Albania - KF Naftëtari Kuçovë - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway".
  5. ^ Përparim Kovaçi, “pantera” e Beratit që u rebelua për një frigorifer - Panorama (in Albanian)
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