Kosovo national football team developments

The Kosovo national football program is focusing on squad integration and talent recruitment. Former captain Samir Ujkani has discussed the integration of new players into the senior team under coach Franco Foda, noting strategic ambitions to qualify for Euro 2028 and the importance of upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel and Ireland.

Simultaneously, the Football Federation of Kosovo has secured commitments from young players currently at Bayern Munich. Right-back Lamar Rama and winger Florent Krasniqi have received call-ups to the Kosovo U17 squad for upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Belgium, Croatia, and Latvia.

In a recent development, Kosovo President Justina Shiroka Pula visited the national team at their training camp at the Emerald Hotel. She was received by Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) President Agim Ademi, head coach Franco Foda, and the players. During the visit, President Shiroka Pula praised the players as the country’s “best ambassadors,” stating that their talent and dedication allow them to represent Kosovo on the international stage where politics sometimes cannot.

President Shiroka Pula offered encouragement ahead of the team’s upcoming matches against Israel at the Fadil Vokrri stadium and an away match against Ireland. FFK President Agim Ademi presented the President with an official national team jersey, and the visit also highlighted the inclusion of three players receiving their first national team call-ups.