At the opening event of this exhibition near the “Reja” installation, there were present members of the cycling community, citizens and numerous bicycle enthusiasts.

The archival materials on display was a look at the history of the bicycle, which over the years has become a very popular means of transportation. Among other things, this photographic narrative proves that cycling in Albania was first embraced by the city of Shkodra and later it received the approval of the entire country.

The exhibition will remain open until May 15. This event had the support of the Municipality of Tirana, the Parks and Recreation Agency, the Marubi Photo Library/Museum, the Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation as well as a group of independent collectors. /j.p/p.s./

Part of the team are most of the players who were also in the friendly with Saudi Arabia played on October 26 in Abu Dhabi, while this time some of the players who are active with foreign clubs are missing.

Except for Kristal Abazaj, who is active in the Turkish championship with Istanbulspor club, all other footballers are active in the Albanian championship, as players like Herald Marku, Serxho Ujka, Mario Dajsinani or Arbin Zejnullai.

The representative team will start the gathering on Saturday and get training in the Tropical complex in Durrës until Tuesday, when it will leave for Marbella, Spain.

Albania-Qatar friendly match will be played right at the Marbella stadium and will start at 18:30. This will be the third match in history between Albania and Qatar, all in friendly matches./p.s./

In his statement to Fshf.org after the match, the coach appreciated the test of the Albanian representative against a team that will participate in the finals of the “Qatar 2022” World Cup.

Reja said that he has received the right answers and has taken down some names of young people, who can be part of the Red and Blacks team in the future.

Also, Reja expressed compliments on the fact that although they had a few days at their disposal, the players adapted very well and interpreted the match in the best way, defending well and creating some good scoring chances. Therefore, he expressed his regret for the lost chances and underlined that we must improve in this direction.

The coach of the National Team said that, “However, I expect further improvements in terms of the game and above all for the usual problem, we have difficulties in materializing the maneuvers in the offensive phase. Thus, in the match against Saudi Arabia, out of 5 chances, we should have scored at least 2 or 3 goals because we had good chances, so in this part of the game we have to improve and be more accurate in finishing the actions. In general, we played a good match”./j.p/p.s./

After these two challenges, the red and blacks team will play a friendly versus Estonia at the “Air Albania” stadium on June 13.

The Communication Department of the Albanian Football Association said that the coach of Albania Edoardo Reja has made official the list with the names of 26 players who have been invited for these three challenges. There are no changes as most of the players who have been to the March gathering will be ready for the next matches as well.

Defender Kastriot Dermaku and midfielder Nedim Bajrami are back after injury, while the Italian coach of the National Team has decided to have 9 players on the waiting list, as the calendar is quite busy and there may be physical problems.

The list carries the names of Thomas Strakosha, Jon Mersinaj, Arlind Ajeti, Adrian Bajrami, Albi Doka, Kevin Haveri, Enis Çokaj, Lindon Selahi and Ernest Muçi.

Some of the players arrive today at the gathering of the team in the Tropical complex in Durrës while the team is due to be completed on Friday. Meanwhile, Coach Edoardo Reja will appear at a press conference on Friday at noon from the team gathering, to talk about his election and the three challenges of June./p.s./

The list has a few changes from the last gathering in October with names like Albi Doka and Qazim Laçi returning to the National Team. The latter was not part of the list in October due to some physical problems. Atalanta defender Berat Gjimshiti, who was injured in the match that the National Team played against Hungary in Budapest, will be absent due to injury and will not be able to make his contribution to the Red and Blacks.

The team will start the gathering on Monday in Durrës where the preparations for the next two matches will start, which are also the last two challenges for this qualifier campaign. Albania is currently ranked the third in Group I with 15 points after 8 games, while on November 12 it will play versus England. On November 15 in “Air Albania” the red and blacks will go against Andorra.

On Monday, the national team coach Edoardo Reja will appear at a press conference, which will take place at 11:00 in the Tropical Complex in Durrës, where he will explain the choice of players and will analyze the upcoming two challenges. /j.p/p.s./

“RESPECT. Happy Birthday Mr Reja, Tanti Auguri a Te,” the Prime Minister Rama said in a congratulatory video showing the national team surprising the coach Reja on his 76th birthday.

The chairman of the parliamentary group of the Socialist Party, Taulant Balla has also congratulated the coach of the Albanian national football team, Eduardo Reja, on the occasion of his 76th birthday.

Through a video, Balla congratulated coach Reja after the match with Hungary, where Albania managed to secure the victory in the challenge with Hungary after the goal scored by Armand Broja in the 87th minute, a valuable match for the qualifiers of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

“Congratulations and happy birthday and thank you for everything you have done for the national team,” Balla said in the congratulatory video. //a.i/

Reja expressed the conviction that the group of players available offers alternatives to make choices in every sector and added that this time he has almost a week time to see the condition of every player.

Regarding the objectives, the Italian coach stressed that it is important to get a positive result in Hungary and to hope until the end so that to maintain the current position in the ranking, i.e. the second place.

“We will play against Hungary and Poland, two very strong matches, but for me it is important that Albania is growing, match after match. We are a competitive team, we must keep in mind that a loss would take us away from the dream we have to reach the World Cup play-offs. Of course, it is mandatory to get two positive results in the next two matches; a loss would ruin our job. These are the two crucial matches to hope for until the end,” he said.

Regarding the possibility of getting 6 points in both matches, Reja said that, “with Poland we must win, it is our direct rival in the group so we have no other alternative. I do not like to do such calculations, before matches. I want us to take the matches one after the other. Now, we have Hungary, a very crucial challenge and then Poland. In the worst case, we need to get at least three points in the match against Poland to maintain the position hoping until the end. It would be ideal if we could get 4 points in these two matches” ./ p.s./

Answering to the Albanian and Hungarian media interest, head coach Reja noted that Hungarian national side are a tough and quality team, but the Red and Blacks would fight hard to win the game and earn three points.

According to Reja, the game is decisive for both teams for them to rank second in the group.

The Italian coach also said he was happy to see football fans returning to the stadium, saying they are the main source of inspiration for the national side

Albania will take on Hungary in a game due to be played in Elbasan Arena at 6 pm with supporters presence limited to 30 percent of the stadium’s capacity.

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Legia Warsaw’s forward Ernest Muçi has been called up to Albania’s men’s senior team for the first time from the Under-21 team after head coach Reja picked the squad for the September’s internationals, recalling young players like Ramen Çepele, Mario Mitaj, Enis Çokaj and Armando Broja after the four missed out on the friendly matches in June.

The rest include players who have been called to the national team regularly at the last international games.

Albanian squad to face Poland, Hungary and San Marino:

Goalkeepers: Etrit Berisha, Thomas Strakosha and Gentian Selmani.

Defenders: Elseid Hysaj, Albi Doka, Ardian Ismajli, Berat Gjimshiti, Marash Kumbulla, Enea Mihaj, Ramen Çepele, Lorenc Trashi, Mario Mitaj, Erjon Hoxhallari.

Midfielders: Amir Abrashi, Klaus Gjasula, Enis Çokaj, Ylber Ramadani, Keidi Bare, Qazim Laçi, Odise Roshi and Endri Çekiçi.

Forwards: Ernest Muçi, Bekim Balaj, Armando Broja, Sokol Cikalleshi, Rey Manaj and Myrto Uzuni.

Press office at the Albanian Football Federation said that national team will start gathering on August 29 and players will join the staff in Warsaw.

Albania’s Red and Black will trip to Poland for a away match at Warsaw’s PGE Narodowy stadium on September 2. Albania will then welcome Hungary on Sunday 5 at the fifth qualifier due to be played at Elbasan Arena at 6 p.m.

Albania will also host San Marino at a match at Elbasan Arena Stadium on September 8.

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To the delight of the public, the well-known Albanian singer Elhaida Dani performed part of her repertoire. Recently, except in Albania, Elhaida is developing her artistic activity in neighbouring Italy.

Part of the orchestra that has accompanied the singer in her performances have been instrumentalists such as Keli Guga saxophone, Gent Shahini piano, and Emilian Dhima in percussion who have performed songs selected from the most popular by the repertoire of singer Dani, but also popular songs from international music.

The presence of the public has been high in this special concert which created a festive atmosphere. /j.p/p.s./