2015–16 FK Kukësi season

FK Kukësi 2015–16 Marcello Troisi(until 8 November 2015)Klodian Duro(from 24 November 2015) Head coach Safet Gjici President Zeqir Ymeri Stadium, Kukës Kategoria Superiore 3rd Albanian Cup Winners Izair Emini & Mateus Lima (7) Mateus Lima (10) 7,000 vs Partizani Tirana(25 April 2016, Kategoria Superiore) _BAYER_0910t _BAYER_0910t _BAYER_0910t _BAYER_0910t FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF _blackline _blackline _black_stripes2 FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 2014–15 2016–17 The 2015–16 season is FK Kukësi's 4th consecutive season in the Kategoria Superiore and 86th year in existence as a football club. Season overview June In the late days of May, fullbacks Erjon Dushku and Dritan Smajli announced their departure from the club after terminating their respective contracts by mutual consensus.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-pas-dushkut-iken-edhe-smajli/ Kukësi, pas Dushkut ikën edhe Smajli Panorama Sport sq 22 May 2015 2 May 2016 Their departures were followed by the departure of the Brazilian left-back Márcio Pit, whose contract expired and the club refused to extend it.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/pit-largohet-nga-kukesi-pritet-furtune/ Pit largohet nga Kukësi, pritet "furtunë" Panorama Sport sq 31 May 2015 2 May 2016 On 12 June, Kukësi acquired the services of Tirana's center-back Gentian Muça for the club's European campaign.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-nis-merkaton-gentian-muca-eshte-goditja-e-pare/ Kukësi nis merkaton, vjen Gentian Muça për dy ndeshjet e Europës Panorama Sport sq 12 June 2015 12 June 2015 One day later, Hair Zeqiri was released from the club after his contract was not extended.http://telesport.al/hairi-zeqiri-i-befasuar-nuk-e-priste-largimin-nga-kukesi/ Hairi Zeqiri i befasuar, nuk e priste largimin nga Kukësi Telesport.al sq 16 June 2015 2 May 2016 On 16 June, Kukësi parted ways with the goalkeeper Argjent Halili and midfielder Yll Hoxha after three seasons of cooperating.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-largohen-yll-hoxha-dhe-portieri-halilaj-dalin-jashte-planeve-te-klubit/ Kukësi, largohen Yll Hoxha dhe portieri Halilaj, dalin jashtë planeve të klubit Panorama Sport sq 16 June 2015 18 March 2016 Kukësi went to Austria to make its preparation phase in order to be ready for the European campaign.http://telesport.al/kukesi-ne-kerkim-te-trajnerit-5-miqesore-ne-austri/ Kukësi në kërkim të trajnerit, 5 miqësore në Austri Telesport.al sq Alfred Lleshi 15 June 2015 2 May 2016 There, the club played for friendly matches respectively against Slovan Bratislava, Botoșani, MTK Budapest, Neftçi Baki and Universitatea Craiova. On 24 June, Kukësi signed with four Brazilian players, consisting of Erick Flores, Jean Carioca, Felipe Moreira and Birungueta.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/erik-flores-i-bashkohet-kukesit-ne-austri-braziliani-firmos-per-1-vit-me-verilindoret/ Erik Flores i bashkohet Kukësit në Austri, braziliani firmos për 1 vit me verilindorët Panorama Sport sq 24 June 2015 5 September 2015 They all signed one-year deals and went to Austria to link up with the rest of the squad. On 28 June, Kushtrim Lushtaku announced his departure after terminating his cooperating with the club.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-lushtaku-zyrtarizon-largimin/ Kukësi, Lushtaku zyrtarizon largimin Panorama Sport sq 29 June 2015 2 May 2016 One day later, the club president Safet Gjici confirmed that Muça is going to play with Kukësi for the entire 2015–16 season,http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-do-300-mije-euro-per-hair-zeqirin-gentian-muca-driblon-tiranen-ka-firmosur-per-gjithe-sezonin/#ixzz3eRI1hfbp Kukësi do 300 mijë euro për Zeqirin. Muça driblon Tiranën, ka firmosur për gjithë sezonin Panorama Sport sq 29 June 2015 29 June 2015 but Muça's parent club denied his claims. July Kukësi started its European campaign on 2 July in the match at Qemal Stafa Stadium against Torpedo-BelAZ Zhodino for the Europa League first qualifying round. Veriorët won the first leg thanks to the goals of Jean Carioca and Pero Pejić.http://www.supersport.al/kukesi-nje-hap-larg-kualifikimit-mposht-2-0-torpedon/ Kukësi një hap larg kualifikimit, mposht 2-0 Torpedon Super Sport Albania sq 2 July 2015 2 May 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160222120832/http://www.supersport.al/kukesi-nje-hap-larg-kualifikimit-mposht-2-0-torpedon/ 22 February 2016 dead dmy-all In the returning leg one week later at Torpedo Stadium, Kukësi were able to hold off Torpedo-BelAZ Zhodino by gaining a goalless draw, despite the fact that Pejić missed a penalty-kick.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kualifikohet-kukesi-barazon-0-0-ndaj-torpedo-zhodinos-dhe-kalon-ne-turin-e-dyte/ Kualifikohet Kukësi, barazon 0-0 ndaj Torpedo Zhodinos dhe kalon në turin e dytë Panorama Sport sq 9 July 2015 2 May 2016 After securing the qualify to the second qualifying round, four days later, Kukësi signed on a free transfer the midfielder Ansi Nika from Teuta Durrës.http://telesport.al/ansi-nika-zgjedh-kukesin-per-sezonin-e-ri/ Ansi Nika zgjedh Kukësin për sezonin e ri Telesport.al sq Eduard Ilnica 13 July 2015 2 May 2016 11 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160911070225/http://telesport.al/ansi-nika-zgjedh-kukesin-per-sezonin-e-ri/ dead On 16 July, in the first leg of the second qualifying round against Mladost Podgorica, Kukësi was defeated 1–0 at home, fading the chances to go on the third qualifying round.http://www.supersport.al/hap-fals-i-kukesit-humbet-0-1-ndaj-mladost/ Hap fals i Kukësit, humbet 0-1 ndaj Mladost Super Sport Albania sq Andi Deçka 16 July 2015 2 May 2016 On the same day, Albi Dosti transferred to Bulgarian side Montana on a two-year contract.http://sportekspres.com/albi-dosti-hedh-firmen-2-vjet-me-montanen/ Albi Dosti hedh firmën, 2 vjet me Montanën Sport Ekspres sq 17 July 2015 17 July 2015 22 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150722171906/http://sportekspres.com/albi-dosti-hedh-firmen-2-vjet-me-montanen/ dead Six days later, Roland Peqini announced his departure from the club to sign with fellow Kategoria Superiore side Tërbuni Pukë.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/zyrtarizohen-peqini-e-malindi-ne-bisedime-edhe-me-dibren/ Zyrtarizohen Peqini e Malindi, në bisedime edhe me Dibrën Panorama Sport sq 23 July 2015 30 July 2015 In the returning leg at Podgorica City Stadium, Kukësi made history by overturning the 1–0 disadvantage to prevail 4–2, a match which was infamously marred by host crowd with their racist crusts.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/permbysje-endrrash-kukesi-ne-turin-e-trete/ Përmbysje "ëndrrash", Kukësi në turin e tretë Panorama Sport sq 23 July 2015 23 July 2015http://telesport.al/gjici-malazezet-me-kore-raciste-kukesi-foli-me-gola/ Gjici: Malazezët me kore raciste, Kukësi foli me gola Telesport.al sq Alfred Lleshi 24 July 2015 23 July 2015 On 26 July, the club signed with the Brazilian striker Mateus Lima as a replacement for the fellow striker Pero Pejić.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/nje-brazilian-pasuesi-i-pejicit/ Një brazilian, pasuesi i Pejiçit Panorama Sport sq 26 July 2015 5 September 2015 Four days later, Kukësi lost 3–0 to Legia Warsaw in the first leg of the third qualifying round after UEFA awarded Legia Warsaw with a 3–0 win after a Legia Warsaw player was hit in the head by an object thrown from the crowd. The original match was abandoned in the 52nd minute with a 2–1 lead for Legia Warsaw. August On 2 August, Dmitri Stajila returned to his partent club Sheriff Tiraspol following the end of his loan spell at Kukësi.http://telesport.al/kukesi-humb-3-0-ne-tavoline-ja-denimet-e-plota-te-uefa-s/ Kukësi humb 3-0 në tavolinë, ja dënimet e plota të UEFA-s Telesport.al sq Alfred Lleshi 4 August 2015 5 September 2015 On the same day, Pero Pejić, the club's top goalscorer last season, left the team to join the Persian Gulf Pro League side Esteghlal for an undisclosed fee.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/pejic-firmos-ne-iran-per-230-mije-dollare-ne-vit/ Pejiç firmos në Iran për 230 mijë dollarë në vit Panorama Sport sq 3 August 2015 2 May 2016 Two days later, the club signed with Renaldo Rama from the Greek side Fostiras.http://superligashqiptare.com/garat/kategoria-superiore/renaldo-rama-firmos-me-kukesin-video/ Renaldo Rama firmos me Kukësin (VIDEO) Superliga Shqiptare sq 4 August 2015 11 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151007081730/http://superligashqiptare.com/garat/kategoria-superiore/renaldo-rama-firmos-me-kukesin-video/ 7 October 2015 dead dmy-all On 6 August, in the returning leg against Legia Warsaw, Kukësi suffered another defeat, this time 1–0 away, and was eliminated with the aggregate 4–0.http://www.syri.net/2015/08/06/kukesi-e-humb-edhe-ndeshjen-e-dyte-ne-varshave-thirrje-raciste-ndaj-shqiptareve/ Kukësi e humb edhe ndeshjen e dytë në Varshavë, thirrje raciste ndaj shqiptarëve Syri.net sq 6 August 2015 2 May 2016September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Four days later, Vilfor Hysa announced his departure on 10 August 2015 following the expiration of his contract with the club.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/hysa-largohet-nga-kukesi-sot-do-te-terheq-letrat/ Hysa largohet nga Kukësi: Sot do të tërheq letrat sq Panorama Sport 24 January 2016 10 August 2015 Following the end of European campaign, Gentian Muça returned to his parent club Tirana.http://www.supersport.al/gentian-muca-firmos-me-tiranen/ Gentian Muca firmos me Tiranen Super Sport Albania sq Adi Metaliu 11 August 2015 11 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150813012114/http://www.supersport.al/gentian-muca-firmos-me-tiranen/ 13 August 2015 dead dmy-all Kukësi started its domestic season on 23 August with a 2–0 home victory against the newcomers of Bylis Ballsh thanks to the goals of Mateus Lima and Erick Flores.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-e-nis-me-fitore-mposht-bylisin-2-0-vendosin-brazilianet-lima-dhe-flores/ Kukësi e nis me fitore, mposht Bylisin 2-0, vendosin brazilianët Lima dhe Flores Panorama Sport sq 23 August 2015 23 August 2015 This victory was followed by a 1–0 away lose to Skënderbeu Korçë six days later.https://www.supersport.al/skenderbeu-e-nis-me-fitore-mposht-1-0-kukesin/ Skënderbeu e nis me fitore, mposht 1-0 Kukësin Super Sport Albania sq Rinald Bregasi 29 August 2015 29 August 2015 On the last day of the month, Kukësi brought the last reinforcements in the squad, signing Eglantin Dhima from Sopoti Librazhd, Franc Veliu from Flamurtari Vlorë, Enea Koliqi from Olympiacos Volos and Leomir Cruz from Marília.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-akord-me-franc-veliun-mbrojtesi-heq-dore-nga-vllaznia/ Kukësi, akord me Franc Veliun, mbrojtësi heq dorë nga Vllaznia Panorama Sport sq 31 August 2015 3 September 2015http://sportekspres.com/kukesi-zyrtarizohet-portieri-koliqi-merkato-per-sulmues/ Kukësi, zyrtarizohet portieri Koliqi, merkato për sulmues Sport Ekspres sq 31 August 2015 6 September 2015 8 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151008084830/http://sportekspres.com/kukesi-zyrtarizohet-portieri-koliqi-merkato-per-sulmues/ deadhttp://sportekspres.com/samba-kukesi-vjen-sulmuesi-kruz/ "Samba" Kukësi, vjen sulmuesi Kruz Sport Ekspres sq 31 August 2015 6 November 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304195648/http://sportekspres.com/samba-kukesi-vjen-sulmuesi-kruz/ dead September The new month was opened in strong fashion with a 3–0 home win against Teuta Durrës.http://durreslajm.com/sport/kuk%C3%ABsi-i-brazilian%C3%ABve-mposht-3-0-teut%C3%ABn Kukësi i brazilianëve mposht 3-0 Teutën Durrës Lajm sq 12 September 2015 4 May 2016 To begin its Albanian Cup campaign, Kukësi played its first leg match away at Naftëtari Kuçovë which ended with a 3–1 defeat.http://sportekspres.com/kukesi-bie-ne-kucove-naftetari-ben-surprizen/ Kukësi "bie" në Kuçovë, Naftëtari bën surprizën. Sport Ekspres sq 17 September 2015 4 May 2016 Back in Kategoria Superiore, the loss was followed by another one three days later as Kukësi fell to Partizani Tirana with the result 2–0.http://www.supersport.al/partizani-mposht-edhe-kukesin-merr-kreun-e-superiores/ Partizani mposht edhe Kukësin, merr kreun e Superiores Super Sport Albania sq Andi Deçka 19 September 2015 4 May 2016 On 24 September, the midfielder Edon Hasani was fined by the club president with one month of wage for not participating in the match against Partizani Tirana after he heard that was not in the starting lineup for the match.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/klubi-gjobit-edon-hasanin/ Klubi gjobit Edon Hasanin Panorama Sport sq 24 September 2015 4 May 2016 In the next league match against Flamurtari Vlorë one week later at home, the team returned to the winning ways with a 1–0 win thanks to the late goal of Mateus Lima.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesin-e-shpeton-lima-flamurtari-nuk-bind-ne-transferte/ Kukësi fiton në fund, Flamurtari për "spital" Panorama Sport sq 27 September 2015 4 May 2016 On 30 September, in the returning leg against Naftëtari Kuçovë, Kukësi was able to come back with a 4–1 home victory and a 5–4 win on aggregate to reach the second round of the Albanian Cup.http://www.supersport.al/kupa-pa-surpriza-kalojne-te-medhate/ Kupa pa surpriza, kalojnë të mëdhatë Super Sport Albania sq Rinald Bregasi 30 September 2015 4 May 2016 October Kukësi began October with a 1–1 away disappointing draw against the league strugglers Vllaznia Shkodër.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/vllaznia-shijon-piken-e-pare-sefa-shokon-kukesin-in-extremis/ Vllaznia shijon pikën e parë, Sefa shokon Kukësin "in extremis" Panorama Sport sq 3 October 2015 4 May 2016 The team was on lead until 93rd minute when Vllaznia Shkodër's Jetmir Sefa levelled the score with a set-piece. In the next league match against Laçi at home, Kukësi were able to clinch three points with a Renato Malota goal in the 88th minute.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-vuan-me-lacin-i-falet-malotes-kurbinasit-nuk-rezistojne-dot-deri-ne-fund/ Kukësi vuan me Laçin, i falet Malotës, kurbinasit nuk rezistojnë dot deri në fund Panorama Sport sq 18 October 2015 4 May 2016 The first leg of the Albanian Cup second round, played on 21 October, ended in a 5–0 win against Iliria Fushë-Krujë.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-sfal-shkaterron-ilirine/ Kukësi s'fal, shkatërron Ilirinë Panorama Sport sq 22 October 2015 4 May 2016 The club followed-up with its second-straight Kategoria Superiore victory over Tërbuni Pukë on 25 October. Mateus Lima scored the only goal of the match in the 10th minute.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-cinik-e-nderon-lima-ekipi-i-troisit-i-afrohet-skenderbeut/ Kukësi cinik, e nderon Lima, ekipi i Troisit i afrohet Skënderbeut Panorama Sport sq 26 October 2015 4 May 2016 On the same day, Franc Veliu was arrested for driving his car in drunk condition.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/arrestohet-franc-veliu-po-drejtonte-automjetin-ne-gjendje-te-dehur/ Arrestohet Franc Veliu, po drejtonte automjetin në gjendje të dehur Panorama Sport sq 25 October 2015 4 May 2016 November Matchday 9 for Kukësi in Kategoria Superiore ended with a 2–1 away loss to Tirana, as the Mici's late goal was not enough.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/zgjohet-tirana-kukesit-i-behen-makth-transfertat-daja-debuton-me-fitore/ Zgjohet Tirana, Kukësit i bëhen makth transfertat, Daja debuton me fitore Panorama Sport sq 1 November 2015 4 May 2016 For this heavy lose the club directors blamed the match officials.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-shfryn-kunder-gjykimit-kryqezon-edhe-mbrojtesin-veliu/ Kukësi shfryn kundër gjykimit, "kryqëzon" edhe mbrojtësin Veliu Panorama Sport sq 2 November 2015 4 May 2016 On 4 November, in the returning leg of Albanian Cup second round, the team overwhelmed 3–0 Iliria Fushë-Krujë at home, securing an 8–1 aggregate victory and progression to the quarter-finals. Two goals from Mateus Lima and one strike from Bledar Musolli secured the victory.https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/11/04/albania/cup/ks-perparimi-kukes/ks-iliria-fushe-kruje/2163401/ Kukësi vs. Iliria Fushë-Krujë 3 – 0 Soccerway sq 4 November 2015 4 May 2016 Four days later, in the tenth round of the league against Bylis Ballsh, Jean Carioca gave his team the lead in the 70th minute thanks to a penalty-kick, but Gava levelled for Bylis in the last minutes of the match, with the match finishing in a 1–1 draw.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesin-e-le-nafta-ne-ballsh-mbledhje-urgjente-ne-skuader/ Kukësin e "lë nafta" në Ballsh, mbledhje urgjente në skuadër Panorama Sport sq 9 November 2015 4 May 2016 In the second match of the season against Skënderbeu Korçë, Kukësi won 2–1 thanks to goals of Mateus Lima in each half of the match.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/super-kukesi-thyen-skenderbeun/ Super-Kukësi thyen Skënderbeun Panorama Sport sq 20 November 2015 4 May 2016 However, four days later, Kukësi fell to Teuta Durrës 0–1 at the Niko Dovana Stadium, with a goal by Bruno Dita deciding the match.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/teuta-nuk-fal-ne-niko-dovana-leksion-kukesit/ Teuta nuk fal në "Niko Dovana", leksion Kukësit Panorama Sport sq 23 November 2015 4 May 2016 On 24 November, Marcello Troisi was sacked as manager of Kukësi one day after Kukësi's loss to Teuta Durrës in the league.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-shkarkon-troisin-lika-dhe-duro-ne-stol/ Kukësi shkarkon Troisin, Lika dhe Duro në stol Panorama Sport sq 24 November 2015 4 May 2016 He was replaced by the former international player Klodian Duro, who would share his position with Hasan Lika.http://telesport.al/duro-apo-lika-bashketrajnere/ Duro apo Lika? Kukësi i konfirmon si bashkëtrajnerë Telesport.al sq Alfred Lleshi 24 November 2015 5 December 2015 The duo didn't make a decent debut in charge of the team as Kukësi suffered its second consecutive league defeat, this time at the hands of Partizani Tirana.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/live-kukesi-partizani-0-1-mazrekaj-kalon-ne-avantazh-te-kuqte/ Partizani me hap kampioni, fiton edhe në Kukës, përplasen tifozët Panorama Sport sq 28 November 2015 4 May 2016 December Kukësi begun December with an unconvincing 1–0 win over relegation scrappers Flamurtari Vlorë. Ivan Fuštar scored an own goal in the 42nd minute.http://mobile.ikub.al/Lajme/Lajme/Partizani-mund-Terbunin-Kukesi-fiton-ndaj-Flamurtarit-Laci-mposht-Vllaznine--1512020252.aspx Partizani mund Tërbunin. Kukësi fiton ndaj Flamurtarit, Laçi mposht Vllazninë Ikub.al sq 2 December 2015 4 May 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160602051311/http://mobile.ikub.al/Lajme/Lajme/Partizani-mund-Terbunin-Kukesi-fiton-ndaj-Flamurtarit-Laci-mposht-Vllaznine--1512020252.aspx 2 June 2016 dead Kukësi then beat Vllaznia Shkodër 1–0 away through the goal of Edon Hasani in the 77th minute.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/nje-shkodran-gjunjezon-vllaznine-terbuni-fundos-flamurtarin/ Kukësi i falet një shkodrani Panorama Sport sq 6 December 2015 4 May 2016 Following back-to-back victory, for Kukësi would come back-to-back draws against league opponents Laçi and Tërbuni Pukë; both matches ended 1–1.http://www.supersport.al/laci-ndalet-nga-kukesi-barazim-1-1-ne-kurbin/ Laçi ndalet nga Kukësi, barazim 1-1 në Kurbin Super Sport Albania sq Olsi Karagjozi 12 December 2015 4 May 2016http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/vazhdon-makthi-i-transfertave-per-kukesin-e-ndal-terbuni/ Vazhdon makthi i transfertave për Kukësin, e ndal Tërbuni Panorama Sport sq 19 December 2015 4 May 2016 In the last match of the year, Kukësi suffered a sixth league loss, this time at the hands of Tirana who won 1–0 at Zeqir Ymeri Stadium thanks to the goal of Gentian Muça; it was Tirana's first ever win at Kukës.http://www.supersport.al/tirana-mposht-ne-zeqir-ymeri-kukesin/ Andi Deçka Tirana mposht në "Zeqir Ymeri" Kukësin 23 December 2015 Super Sport Albania sq 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225100310/http://www.supersport.al/tirana-mposht-ne-zeqir-ymeri-kukesin/ 25 December 2015 dead dmy-all January On 4 January, in first days of the winter transfer window, Kukësi announced an agreement with Tërbuni Pukë for the transfer of defender Roland Peqini, who returned in Kukës after more than a half year.https://www.supersport.al/roland-peqini-firmos-te-kukesi/ Roland Peqini firmos te Kukësi Super Sport Albania sq Erald Kodheli 4 January 2016 20 January 2016http://telesport.al/merkato-roland-peqini-rikthehet-te-kukesi-per-te-treten-here/ Merkato / Roland Peqini rikthehet te Kukësi për të tretën herë Telesport.al sq Alfred Lleshi 4 January 2016 20 January 2016 A day later, Kukësi signed with the youngster Mergent Sulmataj, another player from the newcomers of Tërbuni Pukë.http://www.panorama-sport.com/merkato-e-dimrit-ja-transferimet-e-kryera-ne-superiore/ Merkato e dimrit/ Ja transferimet e kryera në Superiore Panorama Sport sq 2 February 2016 11 February 2016 On 6 January, it was officially announced that Kukësi had acquired the services of Croatian forward Matija Dvorneković from Gorica.http://sportekspres.com/matija-dvornekovic-pasardhesi-i-pejicit-te-kukesi/ Matija Dvornekoviç, pasardhësi i Pejiçit te Kukësi Sport Ekspres sq 6 January 2016 14 February 2016 10 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160310042800/http://sportekspres.com/matija-dvornekovic-pasardhesi-i-pejicit-te-kukesi/ dead On the next day, the club signed with the ethnic Albanian player Izair Emini on a free transfer; Emini signed an initial 6-month contract with the option of a further 2 years.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-zyrtarizon-dy-sulmues/ Kukësi zyrtarizon dy sulmues Panorama Sport sq 7 January 2016 16 February 2016 On 18 January, Peqini was suddenly released from the club after only 14 days in the team.http://anews.al/2016/01/18/kukesi-largon-mbrojtesin-roland-peqini/ Kukësi largon mbrojtësin Roland Peqini Anews.al sq 4 January 2016 18 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160924063132/http://anews.al/2016/01/18/kukesi-largon-mbrojtesin-roland-peqini/ 24 September 2016 dead dmy-all He later blamed the coach Klodian Duro for his departure.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/peqini-duro-me-afroi-te-kukesi-dhe-pastaj-me-hodhi-ne-rruge/ Peqini: Duro më afroi te Kukësi dhe pastaj më hodhi në rrugë Panorama Sport sq Armand Halili 4 January 2016 18 January 2016 Two days later, Nertil Ferraj joined the club on a free transfer following his departure from Teuta Durrës, signing a contract until the end of the season.http://minuta90.com/kukesi-perforcon-mesfushen/ Kukësi përforcon mesfushën Minuta90.com sq 18 January 2016 2 February 2016 On the next day, Kukësi signed with Eni Imami from Albanian First Division side Dinamo Tirana.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/zyrtare-imami-nenshkruan-me-kukesin/ Zyrtare, Imami nënshkruan me Kukësin Panorama Sport sq 21 January 2016 14 February 2016 On 23 January, in the first leg of the Albanian Cup quarter-final, Kukësi fell 1–0 to in a 1–0 to Teuta Durrës at Niko Dovana Stadium.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/video-teuta-thyen-kukesin-takimin-e-mbyll-goli-i-hiles/ VIDEO/ Teuta thyen Kukësin, takimin e mbyll goli i Hilës Panorama Sport sq 23 January 2016 23 January 2016 Four days later, the club signed with the forward Mario Morina on a free transfer, who was convinced to join the club by the coach and his former teammate Klodian Duro.http://telesport.al/merr-fund-telenovela-mario-morina-firmos-per-kukesin/ Merr fund "telenovela", Mario Morina firmos për Kukësin Telesport.al Alfred Lleshi sq 27 January 2016 10 February 2016 On 29 January, Kukësi signed with Croatian striker Mario Mijatović, and also sold Klaudio Çema to Tërbuni Pukë.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/mario-mijatovic-duro-merr-ish-shokun-e-ekipit-te-kukesi/ Mario Mijatoviç, Duro merr ish-shokun e ekipit te Kukësi Panorama Sport sq 29 January 2016 11 February 2016 On 31 January, in the first league match of the new year, Kukësi recorded a 3–0 home victory against the league strugglers Bylis Ballsh.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/video-spektakel-ne-kukes-emini-dhe-dvornekovic-fundosin-bylisin/ VIDEO/ Spektakël në Kukës, Emini dhe Dvornekoviç fundosin Bylisin Panorama Sport sq Armand Halili 31 January 2016 18 January 2016 Izar Emini scored twice while Dvorneković scored the third goal of the match. February In the first day of the new month, Kukësi signed with Kosovar defender Lapidar Lladrovci from Feronikeli and with Resul Kastrati from Teuta Durrës on loan until 30 June 2016.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-zyrtarizon-edhe-dy-mbrojtesa/ Kukësi zyrtarizon edhe dy mbrojtësa Panorama Sport sq 1 February 2016 1 February 2016 On the same day, Franc Veliu left the club after failing to make an impact in the team and joined on a free transfer to the rivals of Partizani Tirana.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/zyrtare-franc-veliu-firmos-me-partizanin/ Zyrtare, Franc Veliu firmos me Partizanin Panorama Sport sq 1 February 2016 1 February 2016 Six days later, Kukësi was defeated 3–1 at the hands of Skënderbeu Korçë at Skënderbeu Stadium. Dvorneković's strike was not enough to secure a point at Korçë.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/video-salihi-xhejms-skenderbeu-thyen-kukesin-dhe-fluturon-ne-krye/ VIDEO/ Salihi-Xhejms, Skënderbeu thyen Kukësin dhe fluturon në krye Panorama Sport sq 7 February 2016 5 May 2016 On 13 February, Kukësi played-out a hard-fought 2–2 home draw away against Teuta Durrës in the matchday 21 of Kategoria Superiore.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/ngec-serish-kukesi-gafa-e-kocit-i-dhuron-nje-pike-teutes/ Ngec sërish Kukësi, gafa e Koçit i dhuron një pikë Teutës Panorama Sport sq 13 February 2016 5 May 2016 In the first leg of the Albanian Cup's quartar-finals, played on 17 February, Kukësi changed the face and overwhelmed Teuta Durrës 2–0 at the Zeqir Ymeri Stadium. Shameti and Malota where the scorers for this important win. Back in Kategoria Superiore, Kukësi suffered another league defeat, this time to Partizani Tirana who won 1–0 at home thanks to the lone goal of Sukaj.http://www.ikub.al/Lajme/16/02/22/Partizani-mbetet-makthi-i-Kukesit-Skenderbeu-Tirana-1-0-0218.aspx Partizani mbetet "makthi" i Kukësit. Skënderbeu-Tirana 1–0 ikub.al sq 22 February 2016 5 May 2016 In the last match of the month, Kukësi defeated 4–0 at home Flamurtari Vlorë, with two goals scored by Hasani and one each for Emini and Erick Flores.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-rikthehet-spektakolar-poker-flamurtarit/ Kukësi rikthehet spektakolar, 'poker' Flamurtarit Panorama Sport sq 27 February 2016 5 May 2016 March Kukësi begun March with a 2–1 away win against Vllaznia Shkodër, who scored first with the defender Vrapi, but Kukësi bounced back with the goals of Emini and Hasani.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/permbys-kukesi-nje-shkodran-fundos-vllaznine/ Përmbys Kukësi, një shkodran fundos Vllazninë Panorama Sport sq 5 March 2016 5 May 2016 This win was followed by back-to-back 1–0 victories respectively against Laçi and Tërbuni Pukë.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/video-emini-merr-per-dore-kukesin-thyen-i-vetem-lacin/ VIDEO/ Emini merr për dore Kukësin, thyen i vetëm Laçin Panorama Sport sq 9 March 2016 5 May 2016http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/emini-shpetimtar-kukesi-vuan-ndaj-terbunit/ Emini shpëtimtar, Kukësi vuan ndaj Tërbunit Panorama Sport sq 13 March 2016 5 May 2016 It was the striker Izair Emini who scored in both matches. In the next league match and the last for this month, Kukësi played Tirana at Selman Stërmasi Stadium. Tirana took the lead in the first half thanks to a Muzaka header, but Erick Flores levelled for Kukësi.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-ndahet-ne-paqe-me-kukesin-ndizet-gara-per-ne-europe-video/ Tirana ndahet në 'paqe' me Kukësin, ndizet gara për në Europë (VIDEO) Panorama Sport sq 20 March 2016 6 April 2016 April On 2 April, Kukësi won three important points in their bit for a European spot after beating Bylis Ballsh 2–0 away thanks to the goals of Dvorneković and Erick Flores, both in the first half.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-rikthehet-te-fitorja-fundos-bylisin/ Kukësi rikthehet te fitorja, fundos Bylisin Panorama Sport sq 2 April 2016 6 April 2016 Four days later, in the first leg of Albanian Cup's semi-final, Kukësi easily conquered Flamurtari Vlorë 2–0 at home thanks to the goals of Emini and Erick Flores.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/duro-do-bejme-maksimumin-per-te-fituar-kupen/ Duro: Do bëjmë maksimumin për të fituar Kupën Panorama Sport sq 6 April 2016 6 April 2016 On 20 April, in the returning leg of Albanian Cup, Kukësi recorded another 2–0 win against Flamurtari, securing a 4–0 aggregate victory and progression in the final for the second consecutive season.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-eliminoi-flamurtarin-ne-kupe-gjici-ja-kur-ekipi-meriton-noten-10/ Kukësi eliminoi Flamurtarin në Kupë, Gjici: Ja kur ekipi meriton notën 10 Panorama Sport sq 20 April 2016 20 April 2016 In the matchday 31, Kukësi played Partizani Tirana at home; Partizani Tirana won 1–0 thanks to a last-minute winner from Sukaj with a free-kick, causing Kukësi the first loss after ten matches between league and cup;http://www.balkanweb.com/site/superliga-partizani-fiton-ne-kukes-ja-rezultatet-e-javes-se-32-te/ Superliga/ Partizani fiton në Kukës, ja rezultatet e javës së 31-të Balkan Web sq 25 April 2016 6 April 2016 The last loss for Kukësi was against Partizani Tirana, which has defeated Kukësi in all league matches this season. In the last league match of the season, Kukësi defeated Flamurtari with the result 1–0. Dvorneković scored the winner in the second half, returning the team in the winning ways.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kukesi-fundos-flamurtarin-vlonjatet-rrezikojne-mbijetesen/ Kukësi fundos Flamurtarin, vlonjatët rrezikojnë mbijetesën Panorama Sport sq 29 April 2016 29 April 2016 Players Squad information 14 February 2016October 2025 Squad No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (age) Goalkeepers12Ervis KoçiALBGK2015 7 8 yes 1984 11 1331Enea KoliqiALBGK2015 7 8 yes 1986 02 13 Defenders4Ylli ShametiALBCB/DMF2015 7 8 yes 1984 06 75Rexhep MeminiALBRB/LB/MF2015 7 8 yes 1988 08 13 7Gledi MiciALBLB2015 7 8 yes 1991 02 613Rrahman Hallaçi (captain)ALBCB2015 7 8 yes 1988 07 2715Marvin TurtulliALBCB2015 7 8 yes 1994 10 1724Renato MalotaALBCB2015 7 8 yes 1989 06 2430Lapidar LladrovciKOSCB2015 7 8 yes 1989 06 24–Arbër MoneALBRB/LB/CB2015 7 8 yes 1988 06 8–Resul KastratiALBCB2015 7 8 yes 1994 03 20 Midfielders10Jean CariocaBRAAMF2015 7 8 yes 1988 06 116Edon HasaniALBCMF/LMF/RMF2015 7 8 yes 1992 01 917Ansi NikaALBMF2015 7 8 yes 1990 08 2018Nertil FerrajALBCMF/LMF/LB2015 7 8 yes 1987 09 1119Eni ImamiALBLMF2015 7 8 yes 1992 12 1922BirunguetaBRACMF2015 7 8 yes 1993 08 1723Besar MusolliKOSDMF2015 7 8 yes 1989 02 28 Forwards8Izair EminiMKDFW2015 7 8 yes 1985 10 49Erick FloresBRAAMF/FW2015 7 8 yes 1989 04 3011Mario MorinaALBFW2015 7 8 yes 1992 10 1618Mario MijatovićCROFW2015 7 8 yes 1980 10 2419Mateus LimaBRAFW2015 7 8 yes 1993 01 1821Matija DvornekovićCROFW2015 7 8 yes 1989 10 125Williams RecifeBRAFW2015 7 8 yes 1986 06 2926Edison QafaALBFW2015 7 8 yes 1989 11 16–Mergent SulmatajALBFW2015 7 8 yes 1996 10 16 Transfers In Summer Date Pos. Position Nationality Player Age Age on the day of the transfer Moving from Fee Notes Ref dmy 2015 6 12 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Gentian Muça 1987 5 13 2015 6 12 Tirana Free Only for Europa League campaign dmy 2015 6 24 MF Midfielder (association football) c BRA Erick Flores 1989 4 30 2015 6 24 Boavista Free dmy 2015 6 24 MF Midfielder (association football) c BRA Jean Carioca Jean Carioca (footballer, born 1988) 1988 6 1 2015 6 24 Tigres do Brasil Free dmy 2015 6 24 MF Midfielder (association football) c BRA Birungueta 1993 8 17 2015 6 24 Linense Free dmy 2015 6 24 MF Midfielder (association football) c BRA Felipe Moreira 1988 11 28 2015 6 24 Alecrim Free dmy 2015 7 13 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Ansi Nika 1990 8 22 2015 7 13 Teuta Durrës Free dmy 2015 7 26 FW Forward (association football) c BRA Mateus Lima 1993 1 18 2015 7 26 Skënderbeu Korçë Free dmy 2015 8 4 FW Forward (association football) c ALB Renaldo Rama 1993 12 12 2015 8 4 Fostiras Free dmy 2015 8 31 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Eglantin Dhima 1990 8 22 2015 8 31 Sopoti Librazhd Free dmy 2015 8 31 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Franc Veliu 1988 11 11 2015 8 31 Flamurtari Vlorë Free dmy 2015 8 31 GK Goalkeeper (association football) c ALB Enea Koliqi 1986 2 13 2015 8 31 Olympiacos Volos Free dmy 2015 8 31 MF Midfielder (association football) c BRA Leomir Cruz 1987 4 7 2015 8 31 Marília Free Winter Date Pos. Position Nationality Player Age Age on the day of the transfer Moving from Fee Notes Ref dmy 2016 1 4 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Roland Peqini 1990 11 25 2016 1 4 Tërbuni Pukë Free dmy 2016 1 5 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Mergent Sulmataj 1996 10 16 2016 2 1 Tërbuni Pukë Free dmy 2016 1 6 FW Forward (association football) c CRO Matija Dvorneković 1989 1 1 2016 1 6 Gorica Free dmy 2016 1 7 FW Forward (association football) c MKD Izair Emini 1985 10 4 2016 1 7 Renova Free dmy 2016 1 20 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Nertil Ferraj 1987 9 11 2016 1 18 Teuta Durrës Free dmy 2016 1 21 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Eni Imami 1992 12 19 2016 1 21 Dinamo Tirana Free dmy 2016 1 27 FW Forward (association football) c ALB Mario Morina 1992 10 16 2016 1 27 Flamurtari Vlorë Free dmy 2016 1 29 FW Forward (association football) c CRO Mario Mijatović 1980 10 24 2016 1 29 Balmazújvárosi Free dmy 2016 2 1 DF Defender (association football) c KOS Lapidar Lladrovci 1990 12 15 2016 2 1 Feronikeli Free dmy 2016 2 1 FW Forward (association football) c ALB Resul Kastrati 1994 3 20 2016 2 1 Teuta Durrës N/A On loan until June 2016 Out Summer Date Pos. Position Nationality Player Age Age on the day of the transfer Moving to Fee Notes Ref dmy 2015 5 21 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Dritan Smajli 1985 2 12 2015 6 26 Free agent Free dmy 2015 5 21 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Erjon Dushku 1985 2 25 2015 5 21 Free agent Free dmy 2015 5 31 DF Defender (association football) c BRA Márcio Pit 1989 5 10 2015 5 31 Free agent Free dmy 2015 6 13 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Hair Zeqiri 1988 10 11 2015 6 13 Free agent Free dmy 2015 6 16 GK Goalkeeper (association football) c ALB Argjent Halili 1982 11 16 2015 6 16 Free agent Free dmy 2015 6 16 MF Midfielder (association football) c KOS Yll Hoxha 1987 12 26 2015 6 16 Flamurtari Vlorë Free dmy 2015 6 28 MF Midfielder (association football) c KOS Kushtrim Lushtaku 1989 10 8 2015 6 28 Free agent Free dmy 2015 7 16 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Albi Dosti 1991 9 13 2015 7 16 Montana Free dmy 2015 7 22 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Roland Peqini 1990 11 25 2015 7 22 Tërbuni Pukë Undisclosed dmy 2015 8 2 GK Goalkeeper (association football) c Moldova Dumitru Stajila 1991 8 2 2015 8 2 Sheriff Tiraspol Free Loan return dmy 2015 8 2 FW Forward (association football) c CRO Pero Pejić 1982 11 28 2015 8 2 Esteghlal Undisclosed dmy 2015 8 10 FW Forward (association football) c ALB Vilfor Hysa 1989 9 9 2015 8 10 Free agent Free dmy 2015 8 11 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Gentian Muça 1987 5 13 2015 8 11 Tirana Free Loan return Winter Date Pos. Position Nationality Player Age Age on the day of the transfer Moving to Fee Notes Ref dmy 2016 1 18 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Roland Peqini 1990 11 25 2016 1 18 Free agent Free dmy 2016 1 29 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Klaudio Çema 1995 4 22 2016 1 29 Tërbuni Pukë Free dmy 2016 2 1 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Franc Veliu 1988 11 11 2016 2 1 Partizani Tirana Free dmy 2016 2 4 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Eglantin Dhima 1993 12 12 2016 2 4 Sopoti Librazhd Free Competitions Kategoria Superiore 2015–16 Kategoria Superiore League table KUK Results summary 13 2 3 25 7 5 7 6 16 18 18 May 2016 February 2016 References 30em Kukësi Category:FK Kukësi seasons