Leaders of the Albanian Football Federation in Germany and Switzerland were received by Sports Minister Blerim Gashani

A delegation consisting of leaders of the Albanian Football Federation in Germany and the Albanian Football Union in Switzerland was received in a meeting by Sports Minister Blerim Gashani.

During the meeting, the president of the Albanian Football Federation in Germany, Afrim Osmanaj, presented the federation’s activities and commitment to uniting Albanian clubs operating throughout Germany.

He emphasized that the federation represents more than 40 Albanian clubs from various German cities and that sport has created a strong bridge connecting young Albanians in the diaspora.

“Football is not just a sporting competition for us. It is an important means of preserving national identity, the Albanian language, our culture, and the bonds between younger generations,” Osmanaj said.

According to him, one of the most important achievements is that through sporting activities, young Albanians get to know one another, form friendships, communicate in Albanian, and strengthen their ties with Kosovo and the Albanian nation.

Osmanaj stated that the federation’s mission is to unite and empower Albanian clubs, as well as support them in advancing to the highest levels of German football.

Special attention was also given to the traditional tournament of Albanian clubs in Germany, which will be held this year on June 27 and 28 in Frankfurt. More than 30 Albanian clubs from across Germany are expected to take part in the event.

“This event is much more than a sporting competition. It is a celebration of our unity, friendship, and national identity,” Osmanaj said, adding that the tournament aims to strengthen cooperation among clubs, create new opportunities for young people, and promote the sporting and cultural values of Albanians in the diaspora.

For his part, Enver Muzliukaj, a member of the Kosovo Football Federation’s Executive Committee, emphasized the importance of institutional support for the diaspora’s sporting activities. He noted that he also expects support from the Ministry of Diaspora, so that Albanian federations and sporting organizations in the diaspora can more easily develop their activities.

AL News understands that Sports Minister Blerim Gashani promised to make every effort and also agreed that contacts should continue with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, specifically its diaspora department!

The meeting also discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation between Kosovo’s institutions and Albanian sporting organizations in the diaspora, with a particular focus on young people and preserving their ties with their homeland.

At the end of the meeting, the leaders of the Albanian federations invited Minister Gashani to attend this year’s tournament in Frankfurt, emphasizing that his presence would be a special honor for the organizers and participants.

Also attending the meeting were Mustafë Bellaina, vice president of the Albanian Football Federation in Germany; Feti Demolli, president of the Albanian Football Union in Switzerland; and Reshit Morina, vice president, and Musli Saiti, secretary of the union.