The 2024–25 Football Superleague of Kosovo season, also known as the ALBI MALL Superleague of Kosovo (Albanian: ALBI MALL Superliga e Kosovës) for sponsorship reasons with Albi Mall is the 26th[A] season of top-tier football in Kosovo. The season began on 10 August 2024 and will end in May 2025. Ballkani are the defending champions from the previous season.
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 10 August 2024 – May 2025 |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 17 (2.13 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Queven (4 goals)[1] |
← 2023–24 2025–26 →
All statistics correct as of 2 September 2024. | |
Teams
editThe leаgue consisted of ten teams – the top eight teаms from the previous season and two teams promoted from the 2023–24 First Football League of Kosovo.
The two directly promoted teаms were Suhareka and Ferizaj, winners of the 2023–24 Kosovo First League groups A and B, respectively.[2] They replaced the 2023–24 Kosovo Superleague bottom two teams, Liria Prizren and Fushë Kosova.
Stаdiums and locаtions
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- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
| Club | Town | Stadium and capacity | UEFA license[3] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballkani | Suharekë | Suhareka City Stadium | 1,500 | 
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| Drita | Gjilan | Gjilan Synthetic Grass Stadium[C] | 1,500 |
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| Dukagjini | Klinë | 18 June Stadium | 3,000 | 
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| Ferizaj | Ferizaj | Ferizaj Synthetic Grass Stadium | 1,500 |
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| Feronikeli | Drenas | Rexhep Rexhepi Stadium | 2,000 |
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| Gjilani | Gjilan | Gjilan Synthetic Grass Stadium[C] | 1,500 |
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| Llapi | Podujevë | Zahir Pajaziti Stadium | 8,000 |
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| Malisheva | Malishevë | Liman Gegaj Stadium | 2,000 |
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| Prishtina | Prishtinë | Fadil Vokrri Stadium | 13,000 |
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| Suhareka | Suharekë | Suhareka City Stadium | 1,500 |
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Personnel and kits
edit| Club | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballkani |  Artim Položani
|
 Bajram Jashanica
|
 Erreà
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Cima Construction
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| Drita | Zekirija Ramadani
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Rron Broja
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Macron
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AirTiketa
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ALBTECH
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| Dukagjini | Ismet Munishi
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 Elton Basriu
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 Jako
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Chio Kosova
| ||
| Ferizaj | Arsim Abazi
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Edon Sadriu
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Macron
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HIB Petrol
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Panorama Residence
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Termoluli
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| Feronikeli | Giovanni Colella
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Alban Shabani
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Jako
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none | ||
| Gjilani | Ardian Nuhiu
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Edison Kqiku
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Jako
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EL-BAU shpk
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| Llapi | Tahir Batatina
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Benjamin Emini
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Jako
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 Bären Baugruppe AG
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| Malisheva | Bekim Isufi
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Dreni Kryeziu
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Erreà
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Patroni
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| Prishtina |  Jean-Michel Cavalli
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Drilon Islami
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Phoenix Sport
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IPKO
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NLB Banka Prishtina
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| Suhareka | Qëndrim Kida
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Yll Hoxha
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Erima
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none | ||
- 1. On the front of shirt.
Managerial changes
edit- Dates in italics are pre-season changes.
| Team | Outgoing manager | Date of vacancy | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gjilani | Gentian Mezani
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25 May 2024 | Ardian Nuhiu
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9 June 2024 |
| Suhareka | Arsim Thaqi
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26 May 2024 | Shpëtim Duro
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26 May 2024 |
| Dukagjini | Armend Dallku
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27 May 2024 | Ismet Munishi
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4 June 2024 |
| Prishtina |  Ndubuisi Egbo
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2 June 2024 | Jean-Michel Cavalli
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9 June 2024 |
| Malisheva | Qëndrim Kida
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26 July 2024 | Bekim Isufi
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26 July 2024 |
| Feronikeli |  Shefki Kuqi
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26 August 2024 | Fidan Rexhepi (C)
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26 August 2024 |
| Ballkani | Ilir Daja
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2 September 2024 | Artim Položani
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9 September 2024 |
| Feronikeli | Fidan Rexhepi (C)
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30 August 2024 | Giovanni Colella
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30 August 2024 |
| Suhareka | Shpëtim Duro
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18 October 2024 | Qëndrim Kida
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19 October 2024 |
League table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballkani | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 10 | +12 | 25 | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
| 2 | Drita | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 7 | +10 | 25 | Qualification for the Conference League second qualifying round |
| 3 | Malisheva | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 15 | +4 | 22 | Qualification for the Conference League first qualifying round |
| 4 | Prishtina | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 14 | +5 | 21 | |
| 5 | Suhareka | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 18 | |
| 6 | Dukagjini | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 20 | −6 | 17 | |
| 7 | Llapi | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 16 | |
| 8 | Gjilani | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 20 | −1 | 14 | Qualification for the Relegation play-off |
| 9 | Ferizaj | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 20 | −8 | 14 | Relegation to Kosovo First League |
| 10 | Feronikeli | 13 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 25 | −18 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 11 November 2024. Source: Football Federation of Kosovo
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-offs (only if needed to decide champions, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-offs (only if needed to decide champions, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions)
Results
editEach team plays each other four times (36 matches each), twice at home and twice away.
Relegation play-off
editThe two runners-up of the 2024–25 Kosovo First League will face other in the semi-finals. The winners will then face the Kosovo Superleague eighth-placed team for the final place in the following Superleague season.
Season statistics and awards
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Top scorersedit
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Hat-tricksedit
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"Star of the Week" Award
edit| Week | Player | Club | Ref | Week | Player | Club | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Queven
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Ballkani | [A 1] | 19 | ||||
| 2 | Mevlan Zeka
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Suhareka | [A 2] | 20 | ||||
| 3 | Sunday Akinbule
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Prishtina | [A 3] | 21 | ||||
| 4 | Almir Ajzeraj
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Drita | [A 4] | 22 | ||||
| 5 | Arbër Pira
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Malisheva | [A 5] | 23 | ||||
| 6 | Ahmed Januzi
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Llapi | [A 6] | 24 | ||||
| 7 | Giovanni
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Ballkani | [A 7] | 25 | ||||
| 8 | Arlind Veliu
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Malisheva | [A 8] | 26 | ||||
| 9 | Edon Sadriu
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Ferizaj | [A 9] | 27 | ||||
| 10 | Robert Rrahmani
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Gjilani | [A 10] | 28 | ||||
| 11 | Albert Dabiqaj
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Drita | [A 11] | 29 | ||||
| 12 | Mërgim Pefqeli
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Dukagjini | [A 12] | 30 | ||||
| 13 | 31 | |||||||
| 14 | 32 | |||||||
| 15 | 33 | |||||||
| 16 | 34 | |||||||
| 17 | 35 | |||||||
| 18 | 36 |
Notes and references
editNotes
edit- ^ This season is the 26th season under the name Football Superleague of Kosovo, the 32nd season of top-tier football in Kosovo and the 78th season of football in Kosovo overall.
- ^ Drita and Gjilani use this stadium together and have named the stadium with different names. Drita and their fans named the stadium as Selami Osmani-Bezi Stadium, while Gjilan and their fans named the stadium as Agim Ramadani Stadium, but officially the stadium is named Gjilan City Stadium.[4]
- ^ a b Drita and Gjilani will play their home matches at the Gjilan Synthetic Grass Stadium, instead of their regular stadium Gjilan City Stadium,[B] which was under reconstruction.
References
edit- ^ a b "Golashenuesit – FFK Superliga" [Goalscorers – FFK Superleague]. TopSporti (in Albanian). Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Ferizaj dhe Suhareka sigurojnë inkuadrimin në Superligën e Kosovës" [Ferizaj and Suhareka secure inclusion in the Kosovo Superleague] (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Shtatë klube licencohen për garat evropiane" [Seven clubs are licensed for European competitions] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Çfarë emri duhet të ketë stadiumi i qytetit në Gjilan" [What should be the name of the city stadium in Gjilan]. RajoniPress (in Albanian). 31 January 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- "Star of the Week" Award
- ^ "Queven Da Silva (Ballkani) – Ylli i javës (1)" [Queven Da Silva (Ballkani) – Star of the Week (1)]. TopSporti (in Albanian). 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Mevlan Zeka "Ylli i javës"" [Mevlan Zeka "Star of the Week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Sunday Akinbule "Ylli i javës"" [Sunday Akinbule "Star of the Week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Almir Ajzeraj "Ylli i javës"" [Almir Ajzeraj "Star of the Week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Arbër Pira "Ylli i javës"" [Arbër Pira "Star of the Week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Ahmed Januzi "Ylli i javës"" [Ahmed Januzi "Star of the Week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Giovanni Manson Ribeiro "Ylli i javës"" [Giovanni Manson Ribeiro "Star of the Week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 30 September 2024.
- ^ "Arlind Veliu "Ylli i javës"" [Arlind Veliu "Star of the Week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Edon Sadriu "Ylli i javës"" [Edon Sadriu "Star of the Week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Robert Rrahmani "Ylli i javës"" [Robert Rrahmani "Star of the Week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Albert Dabiqaj "Ylli i javës"" [Albert Dabiqaj "Star of the Week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Mërgim Pefqeli "Ylli i javës"" [Mërgim Pefqeli "Star of the Week"] (in Albanian). Football Federation of Kosovo. 5 November 2024.
External links
edit- Official website (in Albanian and English)