TIRANA, January 9 /ATA/ Head Coach of the Albanian national football team Sylvinho has renewed his contract with the Albanian Football Association until July 2026.
After signing the new agreement, the 51-year-old coach appreciated this as a natural step to complete a project set up on work, professionalism and unity.
“Let’s continue together. I have renewed my contract with the Albanian National Team for another 6 months, to complete a project that has been set up with a lot of work, professionalism and unity,” said Sylvinho.
The Brazilian also took the opportunity to highlight the most important achievements of the national team under his leadership, highlighting the historic qualification for the second time in the finals of the European Championship, as well as securing a place in the 2026 World Cup play-off phase for the first time.
“These results reflect the progress, identity and collective strength of this team”, stated the red and blacks’ coach.
Speaking about the future, Sylvinho underlined that the challenges ahead will need even more dedication and commitment from all the relevant factors.
In March, the Albanian national team will face a historic moment, as on March 26 it will play the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup play-off against Poland. If we win, the red and blacks will play versus the winner of the Ukraine–Sweden challenge in the decisive final.
The 2026 World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. /gj.m/a.f/p.s./
