KS Lushnja
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Klubi Sportiv Lushnja is an Albania
n football (soccer)
club based in Lushnjë
. Their home ground is "Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu Stadium" (11,000 seats), named for Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu.
Founded in 1926, in 1945 they changed the name into KS Traktori Lushnja, in 1950 into SK Lushnja, in 1951 Puna Lushnja, in 1958 they returned into KS Traktori Lushnja and in 1991 the club was named KS Lushnja.
In 1948 they participated for the first time in the Albanian Superliga
. The club won the Albanian First Division five times (1960, 1982, 1988, 1990, 1996) so far.
Mario Kempes
made his full time coaching debut in Albania with a brief spell with KS Lushnja. It was groundbreaking, as he became the first foreign coach who signed a foreign player for the first time in Albanian soccer history. His career in Albania came to a quick end in 1997. He is one of the most famous foreign managers or even footballers to ever work in Albania.
In the season of 2007/08 the team played in the Albanian First Division. A third place was enough to ensure a playoff match for promotion against Kastrioti Krujë
. Lushnja won the game after penalties and the promotion to the Albanian Superliga
was secured.
There are several fan clubs for KS Lushnja mainly spread in the city of Lushnje
and in the villages around. Some of the fan clubs include:
Bekim Kuli
Eglison Seferi Saimir Malko Enver Ibërshimi Enik Dhima Artan Bano
Bardhyl Elezi Olgert Muka Dritan Cuko Erald Deliallisi
Gheorghe Cornea John Adrian Ene
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
n football (soccer)
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club based in Lushnjë
Lushnjë
Lushnjë or Lushnje is a city in Central-West Albania located at 40.95°N, 19.71°E. It is the center of the District of Lushnje in the County of Fier and has a population of about 54,813. The town was founded in late medieval times by a Turkish widow called Salushe. She built a rest stop on the...
. Their home ground is "Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu Stadium" (11,000 seats), named for Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu.
Founded in 1926, in 1945 they changed the name into KS Traktori Lushnja, in 1950 into SK Lushnja, in 1951 Puna Lushnja, in 1958 they returned into KS Traktori Lushnja and in 1991 the club was named KS Lushnja.
In 1948 they participated for the first time in the Albanian Superliga
Kategoria superiore
The Albanian Superliga , the highest level of association football in Albania, was founded in 1930 under the name Kategoria e Parë ....
. The club won the Albanian First Division five times (1960, 1982, 1988, 1990, 1996) so far.
Mario Kempes
Mario Kempes
Mario Alberto Kempes Chiodi is a retired Argentine footballer. His father, Mario, also a footballer, inspired him to play from a young age. At the age of 7, he began playing with a junior team and at 14, he joined La Cuarta de Talleres...
made his full time coaching debut in Albania with a brief spell with KS Lushnja. It was groundbreaking, as he became the first foreign coach who signed a foreign player for the first time in Albanian soccer history. His career in Albania came to a quick end in 1997. He is one of the most famous foreign managers or even footballers to ever work in Albania.
In the season of 2007/08 the team played in the Albanian First Division. A third place was enough to ensure a playoff match for promotion against Kastrioti Krujë
KS Kastrioti Krujë
Klubi Sportiv Kastrioti Krujë is an Albanian football club based in Krujë.They currently play in the Albanian Superliga, which is the top division in Albania. They play their home games at the Stadiumi Kastrioti, which has a capacity of over 8,500.-History:The club was founded in 1926...
. Lushnja won the game after penalties and the promotion to the Albanian Superliga
Kategoria superiore
The Albanian Superliga , the highest level of association football in Albania, was founded in 1930 under the name Kategoria e Parë ....
was secured.
Legends
This are the best ever players of Lushnja:- Roza Haxhiu
- Pirro Gjeci
- Artan BanoArtan BanoArtan Bano is a retired Albanian international football player.-External sources:* at National-football-teams.* at Playerhistory.* at FootballDatabase.* at PrvaLiga.* at Hrrepka....
- Sajmir Malko
- Saimir Bendo
- Dritan Cuko
- Ilir Haxhiu
- Bardhyl Elezi
- Eglison Seferi
- Rezart DabullaRezart DabullaRezart Dabulla is an Albanian football player. He currently plays for KF Tirana in the Albanian Superliga. His main posision is centre-back but he can also play as a left full-back as well....
Fans
Lushnjë
Lushnjë or Lushnje is a city in Central-West Albania located at 40.95°N, 19.71°E. It is the center of the District of Lushnje in the County of Fier and has a population of about 54,813. The town was founded in late medieval times by a Turkish widow called Salushe. She built a rest stop on the...
and in the villages around. Some of the fan clubs include:
- Lushnja Warriors
- Karbunara Ultras
- Ypsilon Boys
- Oktapodet Lushnjare (The Octopus from Lushnja)
- Ultras 121
- LAGUNA
- Zjana Ultras
Players
Former notable players
Arjon MustafaArjon Mustafa
Arjon Mustafa is an Albanian footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for KS Kamza in the Albanian First Division.- Vllaznia :* Albanian Superliga : 1997-98, 2000–2001* Albanian Supercup : 1998, 2001...
Bekim Kuli
Bekim Kuli
Bekim Kuli is an Albanian football striker who currently plays for KS Shkumbini in the Albanian Superliga.-Career:He played for Teuta Durres in UEFA Cup qualifying round 2007-08 before moved to Dinamo Tirana....
Eglison Seferi Saimir Malko Enver Ibërshimi Enik Dhima Artan Bano
Artan Bano
Artan Bano is a retired Albanian international football player.-External sources:* at National-football-teams.* at Playerhistory.* at FootballDatabase.* at PrvaLiga.* at Hrrepka....
Bardhyl Elezi Olgert Muka Dritan Cuko Erald Deliallisi
Erald Deliallisi
Ansi Agolli is an Albanian footballer. He can play in either defence or midfield. He currently plays for KS Kamza in the Albanian Superliga.-References:...
Gheorghe Cornea John Adrian Ene