KF Skënderbeu Korçë
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| Full name | Klubi Futbollistik Skënderbeu Korçë | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Ujqërit e Dëborës(English: The Snow-Wolves) | ||
| Founded | April 15, 1909 | ||
| Ground | Skënderbeu Stadium Korçë, Albania | ||
| Capacity | 12.000 | ||
| President |  Agim Zeqo | ||
| Manager | Shpetim Duro | ||
| League | Albanian Superliga | ||
| 2010/11 | 1st (Superliga) | ||
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Klubi Futbollistik Skënderbeu Korçë is an Albanian football club based in the southern city Korçë. They play in the Albanian Superliga, which is the top tier in the country and are currently reigning champions. The club is named after Albania's greatest hero of all time, Skanderbeg. The club plays its home games at Stadiumi Skënderbeu which is one of the largest stadiums in the country, with a seating capacity of over 12,000.
History
Early years (1909–1927)
The club was founded in the city of Korçë on 15 April 1909 under the name Vllazëria by politician and poet Hilë Mosi, making it the oldest club in Albania. During the years 1920 and 1922 there were football associations made in Korçë for the first time, such as Përparimi and Sport Klub Korça, in 1923 the Shpresa society was founded under the Albanian National Lyceum. But it was not until 1925 that Skënderbeu would be born, as football began to more popular in this city of Albania, almost every field would be used as a football ground for locals to play and enjoy the sport. This led to many neighbourhoods in Korçës trying to form their own small football teams. In 1926 the Zhgaba society was created, and in 1927 many neighbourhood teams were finally set up, such as Leka i Madh, Pirro, Brekverdhit, Zjarri, Tigri and Diamanti. However there was still a main squad representing the city, which was Skënderbeu who managed to overcome problems in the start, some even political.[1]
1930s Championships
The club participated for the first time in the Albanian Superliga in 1930, which was the first Albanian tournament. At this time th entire city was behind the club , which helped Skënderbeu, along with the likes of KF Tirana and Vllaznia Shkodër earn a big name for themselves in this early chapter of Albanian football. During the 1930 championship, Skënderbeu finished runners up to KF Tirana, after forfeiting both championship playoff matches.[2] The club managed to win its first ever Albanian Championship just 3 years later in 1933, finishing 2 points ahead of Vllaznia.[3] The championship winning side was: Klani Marjani, Kristaq Bimbli, Andrea Çani, Andon Miti, Lefter Petra, Flori Stassa, Nexhat Dishnica, Tomor Ypi, Thoma Vangjeli, Servet Teufik Agaj, Enver Kulla, Vasil Trebicka, Stavri Kondili, Aristotel Samsuri, with Qemal Omari as their manager.
Skënderbeu is also a three time finalist in the Albanian Cup in 1958, 1965 and 1976, in which they lost all three finals. They did however win the Albanian First Division in 1976 as well as three other times with the last win in 2008–2009 season where Skënderbeu won the rights to move into the Albanian Superliga where they have never looked back. As of May 8, 2011 they are the current champions in Albanian Superliga, thanks to their devoted manager Shpetim Duro, their generous and son of this city, president Agim Zeqo, and of course a very supportive fan base. The greatest manager in the club's history is Fredi Stefo who is also their most successful manager ever, with the first team and youth teams.[1]
Players Over The Ages
Some players over the ages include, Koco Dinella, Jani Kaci, Dhimiter Dembo, Aleko Toshi,Gaqo Larën, Tefik Osmani, Stavrion Lako, Bledi Shkembi, Paulin Dhembi, Dhimitraq Xhambazi, Gjergji Ballço, Aleko Pilika, Maksim Tuxhari, Petro Mile, Hektor Shkurti, Gjergo Shule, Ridvan Shellira, Engjell Dvorani, Teli Samsuri, Servet Gora, Kleo Marjani and Gentian Lici.
Europe Statistics
- QR2 = 2nd Qualifying Round
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Team | Home | Away | Aggregate |
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| 2011–12 | UEFA Champions League | QR2 | 
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APOEL | 0–2 |
Song Of The Snow Wolves "Ujqërit E Dëborës"
| Kënga Jonë – Our Song |
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| Vraponi Ju Tifoza |
| Në Stadium Të Shkojmë |
| Korçën Të Shikojmë, |
| Patjeter Do Fitojmë, Oleee Oleeee Oleeee. |
| E Bardhë E Kuqe, |
| Ngjyra E Dashurisë. |
| Ekipi I Skënderbeut, |
| Kampioni I Shqipërisë!! |
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- ^ a b Teodor Vaso (2010-11-11). "Todo Vaso, mjeshtri i merituar, rrëfen historinë 80-vjeçare të futbollit korçar" (in Albanian). Sporti Shqiptar. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
- ^ Giovanni Armillotta (2009-07-15). "Albanian Football Season 1930". Giovanniarmillotta.it. Retrieved 2011-06-18.
- ^ Giovanni Armillotta (2009-07-15). "Albanian Football Season 1933". Giovanniarmillotta.it. Retrieved 2011-06-18.
External links
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