2015–16 KF Tirana season

KF Tirana 2015–16 Shkëlqim Muça(until 17 October 2015)Ilir Daja(from 28 October 2015) Head coach Refik Halili President Qemal Stafa StadiumSelman Stërmasi Stadium Kategoria Superiore 5th Albanian Cup Quarter-finals Elis Bakaj (14 goals) Elis Bakaj (15 goals) 7,000 vs Skënderbeu Korçë(30 November 2015, Albanian Superliga) 200 vs Kastrioti Krujë(4 November 2015, Albanian Cup) _whiteborder _stripesandshouldersonwhite _whiteborder _gamba_osaka_2nd_11 _top_on_white 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF _white _white _white _white _white FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF _whiteborder _pink _pink _gamba_osaka_domestic_home_09 _band_white 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 2014–15 2016–17 The 2015–16 season was Klubi i Futbollit Tirana's 77th competitive season, 77th consecutive season in the Kategoria Superiore and 95th year in existence as a football club. Season overview June The defender Erion Hoxhallari came back to Tirana on 1 June after a long-season loan to Teuta Durrës.http://sportal.al/shqiperi/superiore/tirana/item/7119-tirana-nis-sezonin-e-ri.html Tirana nis sezonin e ri Tirana starts the new season Sportal.al Albanian 22 June 2015 3 September 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151211064925/http://sportal.al/shqiperi/superiore/tirana/item/7119-tirana-nis-sezonin-e-ri.html 11 December 2015 On 5 June, Shkëlqim Muça was hired the new head coach of KF Tirana, replacing Gugash Magani who resigned after some poor results at the end of the season.http://www.kohajone.com/2015/06/05/prezantohet-shkelqim-muca-pas-7-vjetesh-rikthehet-ne-shtepi/ Prezantohet Shkëlqim Muça, pas 7 vjetësh rikthehet "në shtëpi" Shkëlqim Muça presented, returns “home” after 7 years Koha Jonë Albanian 5 June 2015 5 June 2015 The former Tirana player during '80s signed a three-year contract with the club.http://top-channel.tv/lajme/artikull.php?id=301033 Shkëlqim Muça prezantohet si trajner i Tiranës Shkëlqim Muça presented as coach of Tirana Top-Channel.tv Albanian 5 June 2015 5 June 2015 One week later, Tirana and Kukësi reached an agreement for the loan of Muça at Kukësi for the club's Europa League matches.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 Kukësi starts the transfer market, Gentian Muça arrives for two Europe matches Panorama Sport Albanian 12 June 2015 12 June 2015 On 15 June, Kire Ristevski left the club and signed with Rabotnički of Macedonia.http://superligashqiptare.com/garat/kategoria-superiore/ristevski-largohet-nga-tirana-firmos-me-rabotnickin-per-ligen-e-europes/ Ristevski largohet nga Tirana, firmos me Rabotniçkin për Ligën e Europës Ristevski flees from Tirana, signs with Rabotnički for Europa League Superliga Shqiptare Albanian 20 June 2015 8 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150621004552/http://superligashqiptare.com/garat/kategoria-superiore/ristevski-largohet-nga-tirana-firmos-me-rabotnickin-per-ligen-e-europes/ 2015-06-21 dead On 26 June, Tirana completed the signing of former Austria international defender Ronald Gërçaliu on a two-year deal.http://infoalbania.al/tirana-prezanton-gercaliun-dhe-smajli-halili-po-punojme-per-tiranen-e-madhe/ Tirana prezanton Gercaliun dhe Smajli. Halili: "Po punojme per Tiranen e madhe" Tirana presents Gërçaliu and Smajli. Halili: "We are working for the great Tirana" Info Albania Albanian 26 June 2015 26 June 2015 1 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150701073954/http://infoalbania.al/tirana-prezanton-gercaliun-dhe-smajli-halili-po-punojme-per-tiranen-e-madhe/ dead On the same day, "White and Blues" signed Dritan Smajli from Kukësi on a two-year contract as well. On 28 June, Kavdanski signed a contract until the end of the season.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/firmos-nje-bullgar-te-tirana-mungojne-morina-dhe-curri/ Firmos një bullgar te Tirana, mungojnë Morina dhe Curri A Bulgarian signs at Tirana, Morina and Curri missing Panorama Sport Albanian 30 June 2015 12 July 2015 In the last day of the month, Renaldo Kalari signed with the cross-town rivals of Partizani Tirana on a free transfer.http://www.sot.com.al/opinione/partizani-m%C3%AB-i-shpejti-n%C3%AB-merkato-vijn%C3%AB-tafili-e-kalari Partizani më i shpejti në merkato, vijnë Tafili e Kalari Partizani faster in transfer market, Tafili and Kalari signs Sot.com.al Albanian 22 June 2015 20 July 2015 July On 5 July, Lika left Vllaznia Shkodër to return to Tirana after three seasons, signing a one-year deal.http://www.mapo.al/2015/07/tirana-zyrtarizohen-dushku-dhe-gilman-lika Tirana, zyrtarizohen Dushku dhe Gilman Lika Tirana, formalizes Dushku and Gilman Lika MAPO.al Albanian 7 July 2015 6 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150709144206/http://www.mapo.al/2015/07/tirana-zyrtarizohen-dushku-dhe-gilman-lika 9 July 2015 dead dmy-all Later on 12th, Tirana signed with Olsi Teqja on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.http://sportekspres.com/olsi-teqja-firmos-me-tiranen/ Olsi Teqja firmos me Tiranen Olsi Teqja signs for Tirana Sport Ekspres Albanian 14 July 2015 14 July 2015 15 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150715025814/http://sportekspres.com/olsi-teqja-firmos-me-tiranen/ dead During his presentation, Teqja said that the move to Tirana was "a dream come true".http://minuta90.com/zyrtare-olsi-teqja-firmos-per-tiranen/ Zyrtare, Olsi Teqja firmos për Tiranën: Realizova një ëndërr Official, Olsi Teqja signs for Tirana: I made a dream reality Minuta90.com Albanian 13 June 2015 14 July 2015 On 16 July, Masato Fukui signed with Tirana on a free transfer, becoming the first Japanese player to sign for an Albanian club.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-merr-nje-samuraji-japonezi-i-pare-ne-superiore-tjeter-sulm-per-gilberton/ Tirana merr një "samuraji", japonezi i parë në Superiore, tjetër sulm për Gilberton Tirana takes a "samurai", the first Japanese in Superliga, another attack for Gilberto Panorama Sport Albanian 17 July 2015 20 July 2015 Five days later, Debatik Curri signed with Flamurtari Vlorë as a free transfer.http://sportekspres.com/flamurtari-zyrtarizon-currin-miliev-se-pranon-proven/ Flamurtari zyrtarizon Currin, Miliev s'e pranon provën Flamurtari formalizes Curri, Miliev doesn't accept the trial Sport Ekspres Albanian 25 July 2015 27 July 2015 29 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150729075307/http://sportekspres.com/flamurtari-zyrtarizon-currin-miliev-se-pranon-proven/ dead August Mario Morina left Tirana in the first days of August in favour of Flamurtari Vlorë after not finding a mutual way with Tirana for the new contract.http://www.botasot.info/sporti/438436/tirana-konfirmon-largimin-e-mario-morines/ Tirana konfirmon largimin e Mario Morinës Tirana confirms the departure of Mario Morina Botasot.info Albanian 9 August 2015 3 September 2015 On 8 August 2015, Tirana completed the signing of Gilberto Fortunato for an un undisclosed fee, bringing back the Brazilian striker who left his mark in second part of 2013–14 season, where he became a fan favourite.http://www.panorama-sport.com/tirana-gjen-qetesi-vjen-gilberto-sulmuesi-u-riktheva-per-trofe-te-bardheblute/ Tirana gjen qetësi, vjen Gilberto, sulmuesi: U riktheva për trofe te bardheblutë Tirana finds peace, Gilberto arrives: I'm back to white & blues for trophies Panorama Sport Albanian 8 August 2015 10 August 2015 On 10 August, young forward Florian Kadriu came to the club on trial, which he successfully passed two days later; he was rewarded with a three-year contract.https://www.facebook.com/kftirana.al/photos/a.1419032635019521.1073741832.1416627851926666/1612928192296630/?type=1&theater Talenti nga Kercova firmos 3 vite per Tiranen Talent from Kërçova signs three years for Tirana KF Tirana - Facebook Albanian 13 August 2015 13 August 2015 The next day, Gentian Muça returned from his short spell with Kukësi.http://minuta90.com/gentian-muca-rikthehet-tek-tirana/ Gentian Muça rikthehet tek Tirana Gentian Muça returns to Tirana Minuta90.com Albanian 11 August 2015 6 September 2015 Midfielder Erjon Vucaj inked a contract with the club for an undisclosed fee after he became a free agent and winning the trial against Flamurtari Vlorë.http://minuta90.com/treshja-veliu-vucaj-arbri-fitojne-gjyqin-perballe-flamurtarit/ Treshja Veliu-Vucaj-Arbri fitojnë gjyqin përballë Flamurtarit Trio Veliu-Vucaj-Arbri wins trail against Flamurtari Minuta90.com Albanian 11 August 2015 13 August 2015http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-zyrtarizon-erjon-vucajn/ Tirana zyrtarizon Erjon Vucajn Tirana formalizes Erjon Vucaj Panorama Sport Albanian 12 August 2015 13 August 2015 On 19 August, Alush Gavazaj was sent in a one-season loan at newly promoted side Tërbuni Pukë.http://www.panorama-sport.com/terbuni-nuk-ndalet-vijne-gavazaj-dhe-imami/ Tërbuni nuk ndalet, vijnë Gavazaj dhe Imami Tëruni doesn't stop, Gavazaj and Imami arrives Panorama Sport Albanian Ditmir Pema 30 July 2015 30 July 2015 Tirana started the Kategoria Superiore campaign on 23 August, defeating 2–1 the newcomers of Tërbuni Pukë with the goals of Lika and Fukui.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kategoria-superiore-live-terbuni-tirana-1-1-barazon-gilman-lika-mbyllet-pjesa-e-pare/ Tirana i prish festën Tërbunit, bardheblutë fitojnë me përmbysje Tirana ruins Tërbuni's celebration, white&blues wins with comeback Panorama Sport Albanian 24 August 2015 23 September 2015 On the same day, Entonio Pashaj left the club and joined Flamurtari Vlorë after refusing to be a backup.http://telesport.al/entonio-pashaj-largohet-nga-tirana/ Entonio Pashaj largohet nga Tirana Entonio Pashaj flees from Tirana Telesport.al Albanian Eduard Ilnica 22 August 2015 22 August 2015 On 25 August, Tirana purchased Dejan Karan from Hungarian side Kecskeméti on a one-year deal with an option of a further one.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-zyrtarizon-mbrojtesin-serb-dejan-karan/ Tirana zyrtarizon mbrojtësin serb, Dejan Karan Tirana formalizes the Serbian defender, Dejan Karan Panorama Sport Albanian 25 August 2015 3 September 2015 Four days later, Tirana announced the signing of Elis Bakaj, who returned on the team only three months after his departure.http://newsport.al/lajmi-i-fundit-elis-bakaj-rikthehet-te-tirana-sulmuesi-kryeqytetas-nis-stervitjen/ Lajmi i fundit/ Elis Bakaj rikthehet te Tirana, sulmuesi kryeqytetas nis stërvitjen Breaking news/ Elis Bakaj returns to Tirana, capital striker starts the training Newsport.al Albanian 27 August 2015 27 August 2015 He was presented to the media on the next day.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-prezanton-elis-bakajn/ Tirana prezanton Elis Bakajn Tirana presents Elis Bakaj Panorama Sport Albanian 28 August 2015 28 August 2015 September Tirana started the month with Jetmir Sefa announcing his departure from the club in favour of signing with Vllaznia Shkodër.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/vjen-jetmir-sefa-vllaznia-firmos-edhe-me-tre-te-huaj-rikthehet-soza/ Vjen Jetmir Sefa, Vllaznia firmos edhe me tre të huaj, rikthehet Sebasitian Soza Jetmir Sefa arrives, Vllaznia signs with three foreigners, Sebastian Sosa returns Panorama Sport Albanian 1 September 2015 3 September 2015 On 9 September, Marsel Çaka signed a long time contract with the club and was loaned to Kamza for the rest of the season.http://kftirana.al/marsel-caka-rinovon-dhe-huazohet-te-kamza/ Marsel Caka rinovon dhe huazohet te Kamza Marsel Çaka renew and gets loaned at Kamza KF Tirana Albanian 9 September 2015 9 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304134346/http://kftirana.al/marsel-caka-rinovon-dhe-huazohet-te-kamza/ 4 March 2016 dead dmy-all In the first league match of September, Tirana didn't go more than a disappointing goalless draw at home against the newly promoted side Bylis Ballsh on 12th.http://www.supersport.al/zhgenjen-tirana-me-bylisin-vetem-0-0/ Zhgënjen Tirana, me Bylisin vetëm 0-0 Tirana disappoints, only a 0-0 with Bylis SuperSport Albania Albanian 12 September 2015 12 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150914230028/http://www.supersport.al/zhgenjen-tirana-me-bylisin-vetem-0-0/ 2015-09-14 dead To begin its Albanian Cup campaign, Tirana played its first leg match against Erzeni Shijak. They were able to clinch the victory only in the last minutes of the match thanks to the goal of Florian Kadriu.https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/16/albania/cup/kf-erzeni-shijak/kf-tirana/2152024/ Erzeni Shijak vs. Tirana 0 – 1 Soccerway 16 September 2015 16 September 2015 October Tirana endured a strong month as it was started with a 0–1 loss at the hands of rivals Partizani Tirana,http://top-channel.tv/lajme/artikull.php?id=309963 Kategoria Superiore, Partizani fiton 1-0 derbin me Tiranën Albanian Superliga, Partizani wins 1-0 the derby with Tirana Top-Channel.tv Albanian 3 October 2015 3 October 2015 which was followed by a 1–1 draw against Flamurtari Vlorë, which got the manager Shkëlqim Muça sacked after only five months on duty.http://www.panorama.com.al/tirana-ngec-me-flamurtarin-partizani-barazon-skenderbeun-video/ Video/ Tirana ngec me Flamurtarin, Partizani barazon me Skënderbeun Video/ Tirana thrust with Flamurtari, Partizani draw with Skënderbeu Panorama.com.al Albanian 17 October 2015 17 October 2015http://www.botasot.info/sporti/467734/tirana-shkarkohet-shkelqim-muca/ Tirana, shkarkohet Shkëlqim Muça Tirana, Shkëlqim Muça sacked Botasot.info Albanian 17 October 2015 17 October 2015 Following that, both assistants of Muça were appointed temporarily managers of the team.http://telesport.al/tirana-nen-drejtimin-e-egbo-dhe-gvozdenovic/ Tirana nën drejtimin e Egbo dhe Gvozdenovic Tirana on guidance of Egbo and Gvozdenović Telesport.al Ergis Tafalla 19 October 2015 20 October 2015http://kftirana.al/egbo-dhe-gvozdenovic-ne-krye-te-skuadres/ Egbo dhe Gvozdenovic ne krye te skuadres Egbo and Gvozdenović in charge of the team KF Tirana Albanian 19 October 2015 20 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151125070458/http://kftirana.al/egbo-dhe-gvozdenovic-ne-krye-te-skuadres/ 25 November 2015 dead dmy-all In the first leg of Albanian Cup's second round, Tirana thrashed 5–1 Kastrioti at Krujë with two goals scored by Gilberto and one each for Masato Fukui, Vucaj and Kërçiku.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kthehet-tirana-manita-ne-kruje/ Kthehet Tirana, 'manita' në Krujë Tirana returns, ‘manita’ in Krujë Panorama Sport Albanian 22 October 2015 9 November 2015 After the match against Vllaznia Shkodër, where the duo failed to secure the win, Tirana begun negotiations with coach Ilir Daja.http://infoalbania.al/tirana-prane-firmes-me-trajnerin-ilir-daja/ Tirana pranë firmës me trajnerin Ilir Daja Tirana near signature with coach Ilir Daja InfoAlbania.al Albanian 21 October 2015 15 December 2015 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222122713/http://infoalbania.al/tirana-prane-firmes-me-trajnerin-ilir-daja/ dead The negotiations where finally concluded and on 28 October Daja signed a contract until the end of the season.http://www.gazetatema.net/2015/10/28/ilir-daja-merr-drejtimin-e-skuadres-se-tiranes/ Ilir Daja merr drejtimin e skuadrës së Tiranës Ilir Daja takes charge of Tirana team Gazeta Tema Albanian 28 October 2015 15 December 2015 He was presented to the media in the very next day.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/daja-prezantohet-te-tirana-do-punoj-fort-por-nuk-kam-shkop-magjik/ Daja prezantohet te Tirana: Do punoj fort, por nuk kam shkop magjik Ilir Daja presented at Tirana: I'll work hard, but I don't have the magic wand Panorama Sport Albanian 29 October 2015 15 December 2015 November thumb|300px|right|Ingaural match of Selman Stërmasi Stadium. Ilir Daja debuted with a 2–1 win over Kukësi at Qemal Stafa Stadium on 1 November.https://sot.com.al/sport/superliga-tirana-mposht-2-1-kuk%C3%ABsin-daja-debuton-me-fitore Superliga/ Tirana mposht 2-1 Kukësin, Daja debuton me fitore Superliga/ Tirana defeats Kukësi 2-1, Daja debuts with a win Sot.com.al Albanian 1 November 2015 9 November 2015 The goal of defender Gentian Muça and an own goal from Franc Veliu clinched the win for the capital side. This match was the last for the Brazilian striker Gilberto, who had agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent before the match.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/zyrtare-largohet-gilberto-klubi-konfirmon-divorcin-me-futbollistin-brazilian/ Zyrtare, largohet Gilberto, klubi konfirmon "divorcin" me futbollistin brazilian Official, Gilberto leaves, the club confirms "divorce" with brazilian footballer Panorama Sport Albanian 3 November 2015 9 November 2015 Tirana continued a fine run with Daja as manager overwhelming 3–0 Tërbuni Pukë at home. The goals were scored by Karan, Elis Bakaj and Gilman Lika. In the middle of the month, Tirana announced that its new home Selman Stërmasi Stadium will be ready at the end of the month to host the league match against Skënderbeu Korçë.http://telesport.al/tirana-e-peruraj-skenderbeut/ Tirana e përuron "Selman Stermasin" ndaj Skënderbeut Tirana inaugurates the "Selman Stermasi" versus Skënderbeut Telesport.al Albanian Alfred Lleshi 24 November 2015 15 December 2015 In the inaugural match, Tirana disappointed the fans by losing 2–1, with the goals scored by two former players of Tirana, Salihi and Lilaj, which did not celebrate as a sign of respect. For Tirana scored Elis Bakaj via a penalty kickhttp://sportekspres.com/skenderbeu-i-prish-festen-tiranes/ Skënderbeu i prish festën Tiranës Skënderbeu ruins Tirana's celebration Sport Ekspres Albanian 1 December 2015 15 December 2015 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222163206/http://sportekspres.com/skenderbeu-i-prish-festen-tiranes/ dead December In December, Tirana recorded three goalless draw, respectively against Teuta Durrës, Partizani Tirana and Vllaznia Shkodër. On 23 December, in the last match of the year, Tirana recorded a 1–0 at Kukësi thanks to the header of Gentian Muça, taking the first ever win at Zeqir Ymeri Stadium.http://www.supersport.al/tirana-mposht-ne-zeqir-ymeri-kukesin/ Tirana mposht në "Zeqir Ymeri" Kukësin Tirana defeats Kukësi at "Zeqir Ymeri" SuperSport Albania Albanian Andi Deçka 23 December 2015 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225100310/http://www.supersport.al/tirana-mposht-ne-zeqir-ymeri-kukesin/ 2015-12-25 dead Tirana ended the second phase of the league in fourth place with 29 points. They conceded only two goals during this phrase, all of them against Skënderbeu Korçë, keeping the goal intact in eight of nine matches. They ended the first part of the season as the team with the best defence, conceding 10 goals in 18 matches, less than any other team.http://kftirana.al/mbrojtja-me-e-mire-e-kampionatit-eshte-b%C2%ADardheblu/ Mbrojtja më e mirë e kampionatit është bardheblu The best defence of championship is whiteblue KF Tirana Albanian 24 December 2015 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225225426/http://kftirana.al/mbrojtja-me-e-mire-e-kampionatit-eshte-b%C2%ADardheblu/ 25 December 2015 dead On 25 December, Kavdanski left the club by terminated his contract with the club.http://kftirana.al/martin-kavdanski-mbyll-aventuren-bardheblu/ Martin Kavdanski mbyll aventurën bardheblu Martin Kavdanski ends the whiteblue adventure KF Tirana Albanian 25 December 2015 28 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226084724/http://kftirana.al/martin-kavdanski-mbyll-aventuren-bardheblu/ 2015-12-26 dead January In January of the following year, during the winter transfer window, Tirana secured the services of the Brazilian duo Hugo Almeida and Alex Willian respectively form Portuguesa and Icasa.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-nis-me-samba-firmosin-2-braziliane/ Tirana nis me "samba", firmosin 2 braziliane Tirana starts with "samba", two Brazilians signs Panorama Sport Albanian 13 January 2016 15 January 2016 They signed both a six-month contract with an option to extend it for a year, and were presented on 13 January.http://kftirana.al/prezantohen-zyrtarisht-dy-perforcimet-e-janarit/ Prezantohen zyrtarisht dy përforcimet e janarit The first two January reinforcements are officially presented KF Tirana Albanian 13 January 2016 15 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304235740/http://kftirana.al/prezantohen-zyrtarisht-dy-perforcimet-e-janarit/ 4 March 2016 dead On the same day, the 26-years old defender Endrit Idrizaj returned to the club after spending the last year in loan at Apolonia Fier.http://kftirana.al/endrit-idrizaj-rikthehet-te-tirana/ Endrit Idrizaj rikthehet te Tirana Endrit Idrizaj returns to Tirana KF Tirana Albanian 13 January 2016 15 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160307074146/http://kftirana.al/endrit-idrizaj-rikthehet-te-tirana/ 7 March 2016 dead dmy-all The ethnic Albanian prodigy Florian Kadriu was sent on loan at fellow Kategoria Superiore side Teuta Durrës until the end of the season in order to gain more experience.http://kftirana.al/florian-kadriu-huazohet-te-teuta/ Florian Kadriu huazohet te Teuta Florian Kadriu loaned at Teuta KF Tirana Albanian 13 January 2016 14 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160216012942/http://kftirana.al/florian-kadriu-huazohet-te-teuta/ 2016-02-16 dead Stivi Frashëri terminated his contract with Tirana by mutual consensus.http://kftirana.al/stivi-frasheri-mbyll-aventuren-me-tiranen/ Stivi Frashëri mbyll aventurën me Tiranën Stivi Frashëri ends the whiteblue adventure with Tirana KF Tirana Albanian 12 January 2016 15 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160216002350/http://kftirana.al/stivi-frasheri-mbyll-aventuren-me-tiranen/ 16 February 2016 dead dmy-all Tirana kicked off 2016 by beating away Flamurtari Vlorë in the first leg of quarter-final of Albanian Cup, thanks to an Argjend Malaj winner.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/video-tirana-feston-ne-vlore-vendos-goli-i-malajt/ Video/ Tirana fiton në Vlorë me Flamurtarin, vendos goli i Malajt Video/ Tirana wins at Vlorë with Flamurtari, Malaj's goal decides Panorama Sport Albanian 24 January 2016 24 January 2016 Back in Kategoria Superiore, on 30 January, Tirana won comfortably 3–1 away against Tërbuni Pukë to go up in the 3rd place, overtaking Teuta Durrës. The goals were scored by Bakaj, Muzaka and Muça.http://kftirana.al/terbuni-tirana-0-1/ Tërbuni 1–3 Tirana KF Tirana Albanian 26 September 2015 27 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160204132116/http://kftirana.al/terbuni-tirana-0-1/ 2016-02-04 dead February On 1 February, in the last day of winter transfer window, Tirana signed Enriko Papa from Bylis Ballsh on a free transfer.http://kftirana.al/enriko-papa-firmos-per-tiranen/ Enriko Papa firmos për Tiranën Enriko Papa signs for Tirana KF Tirana Albanian 1 February 2016 1 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160205201134/http://kftirana.al/enriko-papa-firmos-per-tiranen/ 5 February 2016 dead dmy-all He signed a one-year contract with the option of a further one.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-zyrtarizon-enriko-papen-ja-kontrata-e-re-e-mesfushorit/ Tirana zyrtarizon Enriko Papën, ja kontrata e re e mesfushorit Tirana formalizes Enriko Papa, here's the midfielder's new contract Panorama Sport Albanian 1 February 2016 1 February 2016 On 6 February, Tirana announced via its official website that they have terminated the contract with Brazilian forward Hugo after he requeried to leave the club due to familiar reasons.http://kftirana.al/hugo-almeida-largohet-nga-tirana/ Hugo Almeida largohet nga Tirana Hugo Almeida flees from Tirana KF Tirana Albanian 6 February 2016 9 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160208192801/http://kftirana.al/hugo-almeida-largohet-nga-tirana/ 8 February 2016 dead However, five hours later, Hugo returned to the team, and also brought his family in Albania, saying that he never asked the club to leave and the situation that was created was a misunderstanding created by his manager, leading Hugo to terminate they cooperation.http://kftirana.al/zgjidhet-problemi-hugo-almeida-mbetet-bardheblu/ Zgjidhet problemi, Hugo Almeida mbetet bardheblu The problem is solves, Hugo Almeida remains whiteblue KF Tirana Albanian 6 February 2016 9 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160216052343/http://kftirana.al/zgjidhet-problemi-hugo-almeida-mbetet-bardheblu/ 16 February 2016 dead A day later, Tirana recorded an emphatic 3–0 away win over Laçi, thanks to the goals of Bakaj, Muzaka and Hugo.http://www.panorama-sport.com/video-shperfytyrohet-laci-tirana-i-jep-leksion/ Video/ Shpërfytyrohet Laçi, Tirana i jep leksion Video/ Laçi humiliated, Tirana gives lecture Panorama Sport Albanian 7 February 2016 9 February 2016 That was the first win at Laçi Stadium since 5 May 2012 where Tirana won thanks to a winner of Bekim Balaj.http://www.supersport.al/tirana-te-gjithe-gati-per-te-thyer-tabune-ne-lac/ Tirana, të gjithë gati për të thyer "tabunë" në Laç Tirana, everyone ready to break the "taboo" in Laç SuperSport Albania Albanian Rinald Bregasi 3 February 2016 9 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160301093430/http://www.supersport.al/tirana-te-gjithe-gati-per-te-thyer-tabune-ne-lac/ 2016-03-01 dead However, during the match Bakaj and Karan were booked meaning that they would miss the following league match against Bylis Ballsh at home.http://www.panorama-sport.com/plotesojne-kartonet-bakaj-dhe-karan-humbasin-bylisin/ Plotësojnë kartonët, Bakaj dhe Karan humbasin Bylisin Bakaj and Karan will miss the match against Bylis Panorama Sport Albanian 8 February 2016 9 February 2016 However, during the match Tirana was able to beat Bylis Ballsh 2–0 thanks to the goals of Muzaka and the youngster Majkel Peci, who made his Kategoria Superiore debut. Tirana also registered the first victory at the newly renovated Selman Stërmasi Stadium.http://kftirana.al/tirana-bylis-2-0-2/ Tirana – Bylis 2-0 KF Tirana Albanian 13 February 2016 13 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160228224132/http://kftirana.al/tirana-bylis-2-0-2/ 28 February 2016 dead dmy-all In the returning leg of Albanian Cup's quarter-final at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, Tirana was surprisingly knocked out by Flamurtari Vlorë who won 2–1 to qualify in the next round with the aggregate 2–2 (away rule goals), in the match which saw the dismissal of Erion Hoxhallari and Olsi Teqja, leaving Tirana with nine players for the last ten minutes of the match.http://www.panorama-sport.com/video-flamurtari-permbys-tiranen-vlonjatet-fitojne-mes-tensionit/ Video/ Flamurtari përmbys Tiranën, vlonjatët fitojnë mes tensionit Video/ Flamurtari overturns Tirana, wins between tension Panorama Sport Albanian 17 February 2016 24 February 2016 On 19 February, the vice-captain Gentian Muça successfully underwent surgery in his knee that would rule him out for two months.http://kftirana.al/operacioni-perfundon-me-sukses-per-gentjan-mucen/ Operacioni përfundon me sukses për Gentjan Muçën The surgery ends well for Gentjan Muça KF Tirana Albanian 19 February 2016 19 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303192701/http://kftirana.al/operacioni-perfundon-me-sukses-per-gentjan-mucen/ 3 March 2016 dead dmy-all Three days later, in the next league match against the league leaders Skënderbeu Korçë, Tirana lost 0–1 in a match which was infamously marred by the "one-sided" decisions of the referee Andi Koçi, who did not give a clear penalty to Tirana's Gilman Lika while awarded an incorrect penalty to Skënderbeu's Hamdi Salihi, who scored the lone goal.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/vendos-nje-penallti-ne-korce-skenderbeu-thyen-tiranen/ Video/ Vendos një penallti në Korçë, Skënderbeu thyen Tiranën A penalty decides at Korçë, Skënderbeu breaks Tirana Panorama Sport Albanian 22 February 2016 24 February 2016http://www.panorama-sport.com/kur-tiranes-dhe-likes-i-mohohen-penallti-ndaj-skenderbeut/ Kur Tiranës dhe Likës i mohohen penallti ndaj… Skënderbeut When Tirana and Lika were denied a penalty versus… Skënderbeu Panorama Sport Albanian 23 February 2016 24 February 2016 Skënderbeu's coach Mirel Josa and also the team's vice captain Orges Shehi and Bakary Nimaga admitted that the penalty of Tirana was correct.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/josa-flet-per-penalltine-e-pretenduar-te-tiranes-ja-cfare-thote/ Josa flet për penalltinë e pretenduar të Tiranës, ja çfarë thotë Josa talks about the pretended penalty of Tirana, here's what he says Panorama Sport Albanian 22 February 2016 24 February 2016http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/shehi-tirana-na-rrezikoi-rasti-i-likes-ishte-penallti/ Shehi: Tirana na rrezikoi, rasti i Likës ishte penallti Shehi: Tirana put us in danger, Lika's case was a penalty Panorama Sport Albanian 22 February 2016 24 February 2016http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/nimaga-penalltia-e-tiranes-ishte-por-fituam-me-merite/ Nimaga: Penalltia e Tiranës ishte, por fituam me meritë Nimaga: Penalty of Tirana was, but he won with merit Panorama Sport Albanian 24 February 2016 24 February 2016 A day later, the club's sporting director Devi Muka came out on a press conference to condemn the arbitration of Andi Koçi, while Tirana's coach Ilir Daja accused the referee for not leaving Tirana to fight for the title.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/daja-gjykim-i-turpshem-nuk-na-lene-te-luftojme-per-titullin/ Daja: Gjykim i turpshëm, nuk na lënë të luftojmë për titullin Daja: The arbitration was humiliating, they are not leaving us to fight for the title Panorama Sport Albanian 23 February 2016 24 February 2016 One the same day, Tirana filed an official document that requested the lifetime ban of referee Andi Koçi, adding also that Enea Jorgji should not judge any of Tirana matches.http://www.panorama-sport.com/reagon-tirana-koci-vendosi-fatin-e-takimit-te-perjashtohet/ Reagon Tirana: Koçi vendosi fatin e takimit, të përjashtohet! Panorama Sport Albanian 23 February 2016 24 February 2016 On 26 February, Hugo Almeida left the team after terminating his contract with the club by mutual consensus.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/hugo-largohet-nga-tirana-zbardhen-prapaskenat/ Hugo largohet nga Tirana, zbardhen prapaskenat Hugo flees from Tirana, the backstages are unveiled Panorama Sport Albanian 26 February 2016 10 March 2016 In the last match of the month, Tirana earned a goalless draw at home against Teuta Durrës, they rivals for the European spot.http://www.supersport.al/32801-2/ Tirana barazon pa gola me Teutën, ruan vendin e 3-të Tirana a goalless draw with Teuta, keeps 3rd place SuperSport Albania Albanian Andi Deçka 27 February 2016 10 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160311065348/http://www.supersport.al/32801-2/ 2016-03-11 dead March In the match of the March, Tirana fell 2–0 to Patizani Tirana at Qemal Stafa Stadium, losing out the 3rd spot in the process.http://www.gazetadita.al/partizani-mposht-2-0-tiranen/ Partizani mposht 2-0 Tiranën Gazeta Dita Albanian 4 March 2016 10 March 2016 The striker Elis Bakaj who made his return from injury in the 50th minute of the match was red-carded five minutes later, leaving the team with ten players, which led the Disciplinary Committee of AFA to suspend him for five matches for his behaviour.http://telesport.al/disiplina-pezullon-4-ndeshje-bakajn-gjoba-pet-tri-skuadra-te-superiores/ Disiplina pezullon 4 ndeshje Bakajn, gjoba për tri skuadra të Superiores Telesport.al Albanian Alfred Lleshi 12 March 2016 6 April 2016 In the next match four days later, Tirana didn't go more than a goalless draw against Flamurtari Vlorë at home, felling down to 5th place.http://www.panorama-sport.com/tirana-ne-krize-e-ndal-edhe-flamurtari/ Tirana në krizë, e ndal edhe Flamurtari Panorama Sport Albanian 9 March 2016 10 March 2016 Four days later, Tirana confirmed the bad form recently by losing the Albanian derby 3–1 to Vllaznia Shkodër at Reshit Rusi Stadium.http://www.supersport.al/34442-2/ Vllaznia fiton në derbin e Shqipërisë, mposht Tiranën Vllaznia wins the Albanian derby, defeats Tirana SportSport Albania Albanian Andi Deçka 9 March 2016 10 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160314162706/http://www.supersport.al/34442-2/ 2016-03-14 dead The team took the lead in the 5th minute though an own goal from Stefan Cicmil, but Vllaznia Shkodër bounced back and scored three times, two in the first half. Tirana tried to react and to turn page in the next match versus Kukësi, but didn't go more than a 1–1 draw, despite leading in the first half with a goal from Gjergji Muzaka.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) Tirana separates on ‘peace’ with Kukësi, the race for Europe is lighted up (Video) Panorama Sport Albanian 20 March 2016 6 April 2016 Tirana finished the month without winning a single match; on 22 March, the club fined the defender Dritan Smajli for breaking the rules one day before the match against Kukësi, and was not included in the team for the match.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-rikthehet-smajli-klubi-e-gjobit/ Tirana/ Rikthehet Smajli, klubi e gjobit Tirana/ Smajli returns, the club fines him Panorama Sport Albanian 22 March 2016 6 April 2016 Four days later, Tirana even lost the friendly versus the Albanian First Division side Kamza.http://www.supersport.al/tirana-humbet-1-0-miqesoren-me-kamzen/ Tirana humbet 1-0 miqësoren me Kamzën Tirana loses 1-0 in the friendly with Kamza SportSport Albania Albanian Erald Kodheli 23 March 2016 6 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160415012223/http://www.supersport.al/tirana-humbet-1-0-miqesoren-me-kamzen/ 2016-04-15 dead In the last day of the month, Tirana liquidated €198.000 debts to its former players and employers, avoiding potential penalties that could be applied by FIFA and UEFA.http://www.supersport.al/36582-2/ Tirana lan 198 mijë Euro borxhe Tirana liquidates €198.000 debts SportSport Albania Albanian Olsi Karagjozi 31 March 2016 6 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160415015757/http://www.supersport.al/36582-2/ 2016-04-15 dead April Tirana commenced the month by taking a 3–0 home victory over Tërbuni Pukë thanks to an Elis Bakaj hat-trick, returning Tirana in the winning ways after six consecutive league matches without a win.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-fundos-terbunin-shkelqen-elis-bakaj-me-triplete/ Tirana fundos Tërbunin, tripletë e Elis Bakajt Tirana sinks Tërbuni, Elis Bakaj's hat-trick Panorama Sport Albanian 3 April 2016 3 April 2016 That was the second win at Selman Stëmasi Stadium and Elis Bakaj become the first player to score a hat-trick for Tirana since Bekim Balaj on 23 October 2011. On 5 April, Tirana terminated its cooperating with Alex Willian who didn't play a single minute in the senior team in competitive matches, being reduced to play only with the reserve side.http://kftirana.al/tirana-mbyll-bashkepunimin-me-aleks-uillian/ Tirana mbyll bashkepunimin me Aleks Uillian Tirana ends the cooperation with Alex Willian KF Tirana Albanian 5 April 2016 6 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160405203600/http://kftirana.al/tirana-mbyll-bashkepunimin-me-aleks-uillian/ 5 April 2016 dead Tirana then defeated Laçi at home thanks again to Elis Bakaj winner to keep the European chances alive.http://www.supersport.al/bakaj-mban-gjalle-shprest-europiane-te-tiranes/ Bakaj mban gjallë shprest europiane të Tiranës Bakaj keeps Tirana's European hopes alive SuperSport Albania Albanian Andi Deçka 10 April 2016 10 April 2016 June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes After that, Tirana made another false step as they didn't go more than a goalless against the penultimate side of Bylis Ballsh.http://www.supersport.al/38407-2/ Bylis dhe Tirana ndajnë nga një pikë që nuk vlen Bylis and Tirana share a point which isn't worthy SuperSport Albania Albanian Olsi Karagjozi 17 April 2016 18 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160420072302/http://www.supersport.al/38407-2/ 2016-04-20 dead In the next match, Tirana suffered another defeat at the hands of Skënderbeu Korçë, losing 1–0 at Selman Stërmasi Stadium thanks to the Hamdi Salihi's later winner.http://shekulli.com.al/skenderbeu-i-pergjigjet-partizanit-mposht-tiranen/ Skënderbeu i përgjigjet Partizanit, mposht Tiranën Skënderbeu replies to Partizani, defeats Tirana Shekulli.com.al Albanian Eno Shkëmbi 25 April 2016 29 April 2016 That was Tirana's fourth league loss against Skënderbeu Korçë in as many matches played. In the last league match for this month, Teuta Durrës held Tirana to a 0–0 draw at Niko Dovana Stadium.http://www.supersport.al/teuta-e-tirana-ndajne-nga-1-pike-ne-niko-dovana/ Teuta e Tirana ndajnë nga 1 pikë për Europën Teuta and Tirana share a point for Europe SuperSport Albania Albanian Rinald Bregasi 29 April 2016 29 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160502033250/http://www.supersport.al/teuta-e-tirana-ndajne-nga-1-pike-ne-niko-dovana/ 2016-05-02 dead May Tirana begun May with a 2–2 home draw against Partizani Tirana, with the goals scored by Gentian Muça and Elis Bakaj. The team was on lead until 94th minute, but Partizani levelled the scored thanks to a Realdo Fili strike.http://www.supersport.al/40160-2/ Tirana "zbeh" shpresën e Partizanit për titull, derbi mbyllet 2-2 Tirana "fades" Partizani's hopes for the title, derby ends 2-2 SuperSport Albania Albanian Adi Metaliu 5 May 2016 5 May 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160507223557/http://www.supersport.al/40160-2/ 2016-05-07 dead For singing anti-Partizani crust with the fans, Gentian Muça was accused of public incitement of hatred, and was banned for one year from all competitions by the Disciplinary Committee of AFA, effective immediately.http://fshf.org/index.php/sq/vendimet/disiplina/5051-vendimi-i-komisionit-te-disiplines-se-fshf-date-11-05-2016 Vendimi i Komisionit te Disiplines se FSHF date 11.05.2016 Decision of Disciplinary Committee of AFA date 11.05.2016 FSHF.org Albanian 11 May 2016 12 May 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160518185941/http://www.fshf.org/index.php/sq/vendimet/disiplina/5051-vendimi-i-komisionit-te-disiplines-se-fshf-date-11-05-2016 18 May 2016 dead Also Tirana's stadium was banned for eight matches for its fans behaviour, also the Sporting Director Devi Muka was banned for ten matches after assaulting a Partizani Tirana member staff.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/dhuna-ne-derbi-denohet-ashper-tirana-gjobitet-partizani/ Dhuna në derbi/ Dënohet ashpër Tirana, gjobitet Partizani Violence on derby, Tirana heavily punished, Partizani fined Panorama Sport Albanian 6 May 2016 16 May 2016 On 8 May, in the next league match, Tirana lost 2–1 away to Flamurtari Vlorë,http://www.supersport.al/flamurtari-le-tiranen-jashte-europes/ Flamurtari lë Tiranën jashtë Europës Flamurtari leaves Tirana out of Europe SuperSport Albania Albanian Erald Kodheli 8 May 2016 11 May 2016 leaving Tirana mathematically out of European competitions for the fourth consecutive season.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/kater-sezone-pa-europe-ja-deshtimet-e-tiranes/ Katër sezone pa Europë, ja dështimet e Tiranës Four seasons without Europe, here are the Tirana's failures Panorama Sport Albanian 10 May 2016 11 May 2016 In the last match at home, Tirana beat Vllaznia Shkodër thanks to the lone goal of Elis Bakaj, his 13th in the league.http://www.supersport.al/fiton-tirana-feston-edhe-vllaznia/ Fiton Tirana, feston edhe Vllaznia Tirana wins, but even Vllaznia celebrates SuperSport Albania Albanian Rinald Bregasi 14 May 2016 16 May 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160605133954/http://www.supersport.al/fiton-tirana-feston-edhe-vllaznia/ 2016-06-05 dead On final day of the season, Tirana was defeated 2–1 away to Kukësi to finish the season in the 5th position, remaining out of European competitions for the fourth consecutive year.http://kftirana.al/kukesi-tirana-2-1/ Kukësi – Tirana 2-1 KF Tirana Albanian 19 May 2016 2 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160520094115/http://kftirana.al/kukesi-tirana-2-1/ 20 May 2016 dead dmy-all Tirana collected 53 points, 18 less the last season.http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-18-pike-me-pak-se-vjet-mbrojtja-e-hekurt-ngushellimi-i-vetem/ Tirana/ 18 pikë më pak se vjet, mbrojtja e hekurt "ngushëllimi" i vetëm Tirana/ 18 points less than last year, the iron defence the only "consolation" Panorama Sport Albanian 23 May 2016 2 June 2016 Players Squad information 6 April 2016October 2025 Squad No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (age) Goalkeepers1Ilir AvdyliKOSGK2015 7 8 yes 1990 05 2022Marsel ÇakaALBGK2015 7 8 yes 1995 03 31 31Edvan BakajALBGK2015 7 8 yes 1987 10 9 Defenders2Dritan SmajliALBRB2015 7 8 yes 1985 2 12 3Endrit IdrizajALBLB2015 7 8 yes 1989 06 144Gentian MuçaALBCB / DM2015 7 8 yes 1987 05 135Dejan KaranSRBCB2015 7 8 yes 1988 08 13 16Ronald GërçaliuAUTRB / LB2015 7 8 yes 1986 02 1221Olsi TeqjaALBRB / LB / CB2015 7 8 yes 1988 07 2728Erion HoxhallariALBLB2015 7 8 yes 1993 02 26 Midfielders7Gilman LikaALBAM / LW / RW2015 7 8 yes 1987 01 138Ervin Bulku (captain)ALBCM / CB2015 7 8 yes 1981 03 310Erjon VuçajALBCM / AM2015 7 8 yes 1990 12 2513Erando Karabeci (vice-captain)ALBCM / DM / AM2015 7 8 yes 1988 09 614Fjoralb DeliajALBCM2015 7 8 yes 1997 4 417Gjergji MuzakaALBLW / RW2015 7 8 yes 1984 09 2618Dorian KërçikuALBCM / RB / LB2015 7 8 yes 1993 07 3019Elis BakajALBAM / LW / RW / CF2015 7 8 yes 1987 06 2520Enriko PapaALBAM2015 7 8 yes 1993 03 1223Argjend MalajKOSCM2015 7 8 yes 1994 10 16 25Majkel PeciALBAM2015 7 8 yes 1996 08 29–Anxhelo MumajesiALBAM2015 7 8 yes 1997 03 25 Forwards9Grend HaliliALBCF2015 7 8 yes 1998 05 2499Masato FukuiJPNCF2015 7 8 yes 1988 11 14 Transfers Transfers in Date Pos. Position Nationality Player Age Age on the day of the transfer Moving from Fee Ref dmy 2015 6 1 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Erion HoxhallariLoan return. 1995 10 15 2015 6 1 Teuta Durrës N/A dmy 2015 6 26 DF Defender (association football) c AUT Ronald Gërçaliu 1986 2 12 2015 6 26 Rheindorf Altach Free dmy 2015 6 26 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Dritan Smajli 1985 2 12 2015 6 6 Kukësi Free dmy 2015 6 28 DF Defender (association football) c BUL Martin Kavdanski 1987 2 13 2015 6 28 Marek Dupnitsa Free dmy 2015 7 5 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Gilman Lika 1987 1 13 2015 7 5 Vllaznia Shkodër Free dmy 2015 7 12 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Olsi Teqja 1988 7 27 2015 7 12 Laçi Free dmy 2015 7 16 FW Forward (association football) c JPN Masato Fukui 1988 11 14 2015 7 16 Sutjeska Nikšić Free dmy 2015 8 8 FW Forward (association football) c BRA Gilberto Fortunato 1987 11 7 2015 8 8 Free agent Free dmy 2015 8 10 FW Forward (association football) c MKD Florian Kadriu 1996 8 29 2015 8 10 Free agent Free dmy 2015 8 11 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Gentian MuçaLoan return. 1987 5 13 2015 8 11 Kukësi Free dmy 2015 8 12 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Erjon Vucaj 1990 12 25 2015 8 12 Flamurtari Vlorë Free dmy 2015 8 25 DF Defender (association football) c SRB Dejan Karan 1988 8 13 2015 8 25 Kecskeméti Free dmy 2015 8 29 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Elis Bakaj 1987 6 25 2015 8 29 Hapoel Ra'anana Free dmy 2016 1 13 FW Forward (association football) c BRA Hugo Almeida 1986 1 6 2016 1 13 Portugesa Free dmy 2016 1 13 MF Midfielder (association football) c BRA Alex Willian 1988 3 18 2016 1 13 Icasa Free dmy 2016 1 13 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Endrit Idrizaj 1989 6 14 2016 1 13 Apolonia Fier Free dmy 2016 2 1 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Enriko Papa 1993 2 12 2016 2 1 Bylis Ballsh Free Transfers out Date Pos. Position Nationality Player Age Age on the day of the transfer Moving to Fee Ref dmy 2015 5 31 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Elis Bakaj 1987 6 25 2015 5 31 Hapoel Ra'anana Free https://www.shqiperia.com/Bakaj-largohet-nga-Tirana.29437/ Bakaj largohet nga Tirana Bakaj flees from Tirana Shqipëria.com Vizion Plus Albanian 11 June 2015 6 September 2015 dmy 2015 5 31 FW Forward (association football) c Burundi Selemani Ndikumana 1987 3 18 2015 5 31 1º de Agosto Free http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/ndikumana-le-shqiperine-firmos-me-nje-klub-ushtarak-ne-angola/ Ndikumana lë Shqipërinë, firmos me një klub ushtarak në Angola Ndikumana leaves Albania, signs with a military club in Angola Panorama Sport Albanian 14 June 2015 3 September 2015 dmy 2015 5 31 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Renato Hyshmeri 1989 3 14 2015 5 31 Bylis Ballsh Free http://sportal.al/shqiperi/superiore/bylis/item/9042-bylis-s-ndalet-hyshmeri-firmos.html Bylis s'ndalet, Hyshmeri firmos Bylis doesn't stop, Hyshmeri signs 24 July 2015 27 July 2015 Sportal.Al Albanian dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151211090056/http://sportal.al/shqiperi/superiore/bylis/item/9042-bylis-s-ndalet-hyshmeri-firmos.html 11 December 2015 dmy 2015 6 15 DF Defender (association football) c MKD Kire Ristevski 1990 10 22 2015 6 15 Rabotnički Free dmy 2015 6 30 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Renaldo Kalari 1984 6 25 2015 6 30 Partizani Tirana Free dmy 2015 7 19 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Debatik Curri 1983 12 28 2015 7 21 Flamurtari Vlorë Free dmy 2015 8 20 FW Forward (association football) c ALB Mario Morina 1992 10 16 2015 8 20 Flamurtari Vlorë Free dmy 2015 8 23 DF Defender (association football) c ALB Entonio Pashaj 1984 11 10 2015 8 23 Flamurtari Vlorë Free dmy 2015 9 1 MF Midfielder (association football) c ALB Jetmir Sefa 1987 1 30 2015 9 1 Vllaznia Shkodër Free dmy 2015 11 4 FW Forward (association football) c BRA Gilberto Fortunato 1987 11 7 2015 11 4 PTT RayongFollowing Gilberto's departure he joined PTT Rayong. N/A dmy 2015 12 25 DF Defender (association football) c BUL Martin Kavdanski 1987 2 13 2015 12 25 Lokomotiv PlovdivFollowing Kavdanski' departure he joined Lokomotiv Plovdiv. N/A dmy 2016 1 12 GK Goalkeeper (association football) c ALB Stivi Frashëri 1990 8 29 2016 1 12 Bylis BallshFollowing Frashëri's departure he joined Bylis Ballsh. N/A dmy 2016 2 26 FW Forward (association football) c BRA Hugo Almeida 1986 2 6 2016 2 26 ItumbiaraFollowing Hugo's departure he joined Itumbiara. N/A dmy 2016 4 5 MF Midfielder (association football) c BRA Alex Willian 1988 3 18 2016 4 5 CuiabáFollowing Willian's departure he joined Cuiabá. N/A Loans out Start date Pos. Position Nationality Name To End date Ref. 12 June 2015 DF ALB Gentian Muça Kukësi August 2016 19 August 2015 GK ALB Alush Gavazaj Tërbuni Pukë 30 June 2016 9 September 2015 GK ALB Marsel Çaka Kamza 30 June 2016 13 January 2016 FW MKD Florian Kadriu Teuta Durrës 30 June 2016 2 Pre-season and friendlies Friendly 23 July 2015 13:00 CET Mladost Carev MKD 1–2 Report ALB Tirana Iliovski 76 Fukui 46 50 Ohrid, Macedonia W Friendly 29 July 2015 13:00 CET Shkupi MKD 1–2 Report ALB Tirana Osmani 43 Sefa 5 36 Čair Stadium Skopje, Macedonia W Friendly 5 August 2015 14:00 CET Tirana ALB 3–1 Report ALB Kamza Malaj 28Gërçaliu 44Lika 46 Ymeri 80 Skënder Halili Complex Tirana, Albania W Friendly 12 August 2015 14:00 CET Tirana ALB 3–0 Report ALB Korabi Peshkopi Lika 41Muça 45Kadriu 61 Skënder Halili Complex Tirana, Albania W Friendly 11 November 2015 11:00 CET Tirana ALB 1–1 Report ALB Sopoti Librazhd Muzaka 72 Kastrati 52 Skënder Halili Complex Tirana, Albania D Friendly 14 November 2015 Kastrioti Krujë ALB 1–3 Report ALB Tirana Djarmati 7 Lika 4Mumajesi 52Deliaj 62 Kastrioti Stadium Krujë, Albania W Friendly 28 December 2015 11:00 CET Internacional Tirana ALB 0–4 Report ALB Tirana Kërçiku 37Sallaku 72Mumajesi 78Prendi 88 Internacional Complex Pezë Helmës, Tirana, Albania W Friendly 9 January 2016 Tirana ALB 1–1 Report ALB Erzeni Halili 87 Rezi 25 Internacional Complex Pezë Helmës, Tirana, Albania D Friendly 14 January 2016 Apolonia Fier ALB 4–2 Report ALB Tirana Kaja 45Andoni 55Broshka 73Hasani 79 Malaj 38Halili 57 Loni Papuçiu Stadium Fer, Albania L Friendly 17 January 2016 Tirana ALB 4–2 Report ALB Korabi Peshkopi El. Bakaj 16 28Karabeci 63Halili 83 Mziu 3 13 Skënder Halili Complex Tirana, Albania W Friendly 2 February 2016 14:00 CET Tirana ALB 1–1 Report KOS Hajvalia Hugo Almeida 82 Misini 88 Internacional Complex Pezë Helmës, Tirana, Albania D Friendly 26 March 2016 Tirana ALB 0–1 Report ALB Kamza Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana, Albania 10 L Friendly 3 April 2016 Tirana ALB 4–2 Report ALB Tirana U19 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana, Albania W Competitions Kategoria Superiore 2015–16 Kategoria Superiore League table TIR Results summary 7 9 2 18 8 6 5 7 19 17 19 May 2016 Competitive matches May 2016 Results by round table b Round Ground A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A Result W/D/D/L/W/L/D/D/W/W/D/W/L/D/D/W/D/W/W/W/W/L/D/L/D/L/D/W/W/D/L/D/D/L/W/L Position 2/4/5/6/6/6/5/5/5/5/5/4/5/5/5/5/5/4/3/3/3/3/3/4/5/5/5/5/5/5/5/5/5/5/5/5 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 complete Competitive matches May 2016 Matches 1 24 August 2015 17:00 CET Tërbuni Pukë 1–2 Report Tirana Danaj 1Malindi 22 Lika 40Gilberto 47Fukui 68Karabeci 79 Ismail Xhemali Stadium Pukë 1,200 Bardhyl Pashaj W 2 29 August 2015 17:00 CET Laçi 1–1 Report Tirana Doku 21Adeniyi 28Veliaj 31 76 Gërçaliu 31Teqja 63Kërçiku 75Muça 90Karabeci 90+2Frashëri 90+3Fukui 64 90+3 Kastrioti Stadium Krujë 1,000 Andi Koçi D 3 12 September 2015 18:00 CET Tirana 0–0 Report Bylis Ballsh Peposhi 78Simić 90 Qemal Stafa Stadium Tirana 3,000 Remzi Sadiku D 4 21 September 2015 19:00 CET Skënderbeu Korçë 2–1 Report Tirana Berisha 25 90+3Olayinka 75Progni 85 Fukui 3Gërçaliu 12Bakaj 24Smajlaj 43Karabeci 12 Skënderbeu Stadium Korçë 3,700 Andi Koçi L 5 26 September 2015 18:00 CET Tirana 2–0 Report Teuta Durrës Muça 3Karan 28 43 Hoxha 22Mihani 90+1 Qemal Stafa Stadium Tirana 2,100 Kridens Meta W 6 3 October 2015 20:45 CET Partizani Tirana 1–0 Report Tirana Trashi 13Sukaj 51Račić 84Ibrahimi 88 Teqja 77Karan 84Bakaj 88Gilberto 88 Qemal Stafa Stadium Tirana 10,031 Kridens Meta L 7 17 October 2015 16:00 CET Tirana 1–1 Report Flamurtari Vlorë Vucaj 2Bakaj 55Hoxhallari 77 Zeqiri 32Tskhadadze 77Popkhadze 84 Qemal Stafa Stadium Tirana 2,100 Enea Jorgji D 8 25 October 2015 13:00 CET Vllaznia Shkodër 1–1 Report Tirana Krymi 18Cicmil 39Arbëri 82Sosa 88 Kërçiku 29Karabeci 33Smajli 40 Ismail Xhemali Stadium PukëThe match was held in Ismail Xhemali Stadium due to reconstruction of Loro Boriçi Stadium. 800 Remzi Sadiku D 9 1 November 2015 14:00 CET Tirana 2–1 Report Kukësi Muça 8Velu 38 Hoxhallari 57Ed. Bakaj 90+2 Erick Flores 52Shameti 86Dhima 88Mici 90+1 Qemal Stafa Stadium Tirana 2,500 Enea Jorgji W 10 7 November 2015 14:00 CET Tirana 3–0 Report Tërbuni Pukë Karan 8El. Bakaj 48 58Lika 67 Karapici 87 Qemal Stafa Stadium Tirana 2,000 Kreshnik Cjapi W 11 18 November 2015 17:00 CET Tirana 0–0 Report Laçi Karan 22Malaj 65Hoxhallari 74Fukui 90+2 Sefgjinaj 22Kruja 45Meto 47Nimani 85Vujadinović 90+1 Qemal Stafa Stadium Tirana 2,000 Kridens Meta D 12 21 November 2015 14:00 CET Bylis Ballsh 0–1 Report Tirana Gava 45Simić 64Basriu 84 El. Bakaj 45+2 84Vuçaj 15Kavdanski 30Kërçiku 82Muzaka 90+4 Adush Muça Stadium Ballsh 800 Eldorjan Hamiti W 13 29 November 2015 14:00 CET Tirana 1–2 Report Skënderbeu Korçë El. Bakaj 76 pen.Karabeci 77Teqja 79Lika 89 Salihi 4Vangjeli 66Lilaj 71 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 7,000 Enea Jorgji L 14 5 December 2015 17:00 CET Teuta Durrës 0–0 Report Tirana Hoxha 2 4 90+3Hodo 47Kotobelli 73Magani 80Shkalla 83 Kavdanski 53Lika 73Karan 80 Niko Dovana Stadium Durrës 1,500 Emirjon Sino D 15 7 December 2015 14:00 CET Tirana 0–0 Report Partizani Tirana Hoxhallari 38 Kalari 16Vrapi 90+3 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 6,531 Lorenc Jemini D 16 13 December 2015 14:00 CET Flamurtari Vlorë 0–2 Report Tirana Zeqaj 39Maxhuni 40 Hoxhallari 41El. Bakaj 22 44 Flamurtari Stadium Vlorë 200 Kreshnik Cjapi W 17 19 December 2015 13:00 CET Tirana 0–0 Report Vllaznia Shkodër Kërçiku 43Hoxhallari 52 Dragojević 82 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 1,500 Emirjon Sino D 18 23 December 2015 14:00 CET Kukësi 0–1 Report Tirana Musolli 46Nika 89 Muça 30 Zeqir Ymeri Stadium Kukës 1,000 Bardhyl Pashaj W 19 30 January 2016 14:00 CET Tërbuni Pukë 1–3 Report Tirana Marku 59Çema 73Beci 79 El. Bakaj 10Karan 33Muzaka 75Muça 83 Ismail Xhemali Stadium Pukë 300 Kreshnik Cjapi W 20 7 February 2016 13:00 CET Laçi 0–3 Report Tirana Smajli 39El. Bakaj 57 65Muzaka 71Hugo 80Karan 89 Laçi Stadium Laç 1,031 Lorenc Jemini W 21 13 February 2016 13:10 CET Tirana 2–0 Report Bylis Ballsh Papa 68Muzaka 74 pen.Smajli 87Peci 89 Gava 12Hoxhaj 60 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 1,200 Andi Koçi W 22 22 February 2016 18:00 CET Skënderbeu Korçë 2–1 Report Tirana Vangjeli 38Progni 58Salihi 77 pen.Arapi 87 Kërçiku 49Gërçaliu 52 Skënderbeu Stadium Korçë 3,850 Andi Koçi L 23 27 February 2016 13:30 CET Tirana 0–0 Report Teuta Durrës Kotobelli 20Lamçja 89Shkalla 90 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 2,000 Remzi Sadiku D 24 5 March 2016 18:00 CET Partizani Tirana 2–0 Report Tirana Sukaj 6Fejzullahu 12Kalari 62 El. Bakaj 2 55 55Teqja 60Smajli 65 Qemal Stafa Stadium Tirana 8,531 Lorenc Jemini L 25 9 March 2016 14:00 CET Tirana 0–0 Report Flamurtari Vlorë Karan 39Hoxhallari 52Karabeci 90 Nicolini 35Marku 70Telushi 80 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 410 Bardhyl Pashaj D 26 13 March 2016 13:00 CET Vllaznia Shkodër 3–1 Report Tirana Cicmil 11Shtubina 21 22Pjeshka 70Kalaja 75 Cicmil 5 Lika 12 Reshit Rusi Stadium Shkodër 1,000 Adrian Beqiri L 27 20 March 2016 17:00 CET Tirana 1–1 Report Kukësi Muzaka 20Peçi 23Kërçiku 37 Erick Flores 53Nika 68 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 500 Olsi Sokoli D 28 3 April 2016 19:00 CET Tirana 3–0 Report Tërbuni Pukë El. Bakaj 22 79 87Karabeci 89 Tasić 53Borshi 73 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 100 Emirjon Sino W 29 10 April 2016 19:00 CET Tirana 1–0 Report Laçi El. Bakaj 9Smajli 53Malaj 71 Buljan 31Malindi 58 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 400 Kreshnik Cjapi W 30 16 April 2016 16:00 CET Bylis Ballsh 0–0 Report Tirana Peposhi 6Alla 48Varea 54Tairi 78 Hoxhallari 59E. Bakaj 78Teqja 90+4 Adush Muça Stadium Ballsh Kridens Meta D 31 25 April 2016 19:30 CETThe match was originally scheduled to start at 19:00, but it was postponed for 30 minute due to heavy rain. Tirana 0–1 Report Skënderbeu Korçë El. Bakaj 43Hoxhallari 70 Vangjeli 56Progni 74Hoxhallari 83 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 500 Bardhyl Pashaj L 32 29 April 2016 19:00 CET Teuta Durrës 0–0 Report Tirana Hila 72Lukić 83 Malaj 41Kërçiku 69 95 Niko Dovana Stadium Durrës 1,200 Enea Jorgji D 33 4 May 2016 18:30 CET Tirana 2–2 Report Partizani Tirana Muça 28 40 56Ed. Bakaj 38El. Bakaj 47 72 Sukaj 21 90+3Atanda 25Batha 48Filipe 65Fili 81 90+5 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 5,761 Lorenc Jemini D 34 8 May 2016 19:00 CET Flamurtari Vlorë 2–1 Report Tirana Telushi 45Danilo Alves 68 68 Papa 79Hoxhallari 89 Flamurtari Stadium Vlorë 1,500 Remzi Sadiku L 35 14 May 2016 17:30 CET Tirana 1–0 Report Vllaznia Shkodër El. Bakaj 51Kërçiku 69 Pjeshka 19 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 20 Eldorjan Hamiti W 36 18 May 2016 17:00 CET Kukësi 2–1 Report Tirana Jean Carioca 19Emini 65 82Mici 77Memini 79 Deliaj 16El. Bakaj 40 83Vucaj 2 76 78 Zeqir Ymeri Stadium Kukës 800 Kridens Meta L Albanian Cup 2015–16 Albanian Cup First round First leg 16 September 2015 15:00 CET Erzeni Shijak 0–1 Report Tirana Kadriu 82 Skënder Halili Complex TiranaThe match was held in Skënder Halili Complex due to reconstruction of Tefik Jashari Stadium. 300 Altin Stefi W Second leg 29 September 2015 14:30 CET Tirana 2–0 3–0 Report Erzeni Shijak Teqja 6Bakaj 64 Skënder Halili Complex Tirana 300 Skerdi Greca W Second round First leg 21 October 2015 14:30 CET Kastrioti Krujë 1–5 Report Tirana Raboshta 37 pen. Kërçiku 6Fukui 14Vucaj 31Gilberto 47 86 Kastrioti Stadium Krujë 0The match was played behind the doors closed. Eldorjan Hamiti W Second leg 4 November 2015 14:00 CET Tirana 2–1 7–2 Report Kastrioti Krujë Lika 11Halili 55 pen. Lekaj 79 Skënder Halili Complex Tirana 200 Olsion Yzeiraj W Quarter-final First leg 24 January 2016 17:00 CET Flamurtari Vlorë 0–1 Report Tirana Malaj 87 Flamurtari Stadium Vlorë W First leg 17 February 2016 13:30 CET Tirana 1–2 2–2 Report Flamurtari Vlorë Fukui 47Hoxhallari 2 71 76Teqja 2 61 81 Telushi 16Pashaj 24Lushtaku 67Idrizi 87Greca 88Lacoste 90+3 Selman Stërmasi Stadium Tirana 1,000 Laver Alla L Statistics Squad stats {|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |- ! ! style="width:70px;"|League ! style="width:70px;"|Cup ! style="width:70px;"|Total Stats |- |align=left|Games played ||36||6 ||42 |- |align=left|Games won ||13||5 ||18 |- |align=left|Games drawn ||14||0 ||14 |- |align=left|Games lost ||9 ||1 ||10 |- |align=left|Goals scored ||37||12||49 |- |align=left|Goals conceded ||25||4 ||29 |- |align=left|Goal difference ||12||8 ||20 |- |align=left|Clean sheets ||19||3 ||21 |- 19 May 2016 Soccerway May 2016 Top scorers No.Pos.NationNameKategoria SuperioreAlbanian CupTotal 19 FW ALB Elis Bakaj 14 1 15 4 DF ALB Gentian Muça 5 0 5 17 MF ALB Gjergji Muzaka 4 0 4 99 FW JPN Masato Fukui 2 2 4 7 MF ALB Gilman Lika 2 1 3 5 DF SRB Dejan Karan 2 0 2 10 MF ALB Erjon Vucaj 1 1 2 14 FW BRA Gilberto Fortunato 0 2 2 # Own goals 2 0 2 2 DF ALB Dritan Smajli 1 0 1 3 MF ALB Enriko Papa 1 0 1 9 FW ALB Grend Halili 0 1 1 13 MF ALB Erando Karabeci 1 0 1 14 FW BRA Hugo Almeida 1 0 1 18 DF ALB Dorian Kërçiku 0 1 1 21 MF ALB Olsi Teqja 0 1 1 23 MF KOS Argjend Malaj 0 1 1 24 FW MKD Florian Kadriu 0 1 1 25 MF ALB Majkel Peci 1 0 1 TOTAL 37 12 49 Last updated: 19 May 2016 Clean sheets The list is sorted by shirt number when total appearances are equal. Rnk Ranking No. Squad Number PlayerKategoria SuperioreAlbanian CupTotal131ALB Edvan Bakaj1732021ALB Stivi Frashëri202312ALB Marsel Çaka000TOTALS19322 19 May 2016 Soccerway May 2016 Notes nb References 30em External links Official website Category:KF Tirana seasons Tirana