This month, the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) will welcome another significant European tournament.

After organizing the initial qualifying rounds of the 2025 European Championship for U-17 boys and girls, the FSHF is set to host the first round of Euro 2025 qualifiers for the U-19 boys’ category.

Julian Ahmataj’s red-and-black squad is aiming for success with hopes of advancing to the Elite Round. They have been drawn into Group 11 alongside Israel, Denmark, and Northern Ireland—a challenging yet achievable lineup for Albania’s young talent.

The matches will be held on November 13, 16, and 19 across the Elbasan – Tirana – Durrës region. Albania will play all its matches at “Elbasan Arena,” while guest teams will compete at “Niko Dovana” Stadium and the “House of Football.”

Ahmataj’s team kicks off on November 13, facing Israel at 14:00. On the same day, Northern Ireland will compete against Denmark at “Niko Dovana” at 12:00.

The second-round matches follow on November 16, with Albania playing Denmark at 14:00 and Israel facing Northern Ireland at 12:00 at “Niko Dovana.”

The third and final matches of this round will start simultaneously at 15:00 on November 19, with Albania facing Northern Ireland at “Elbasan Arena” and Denmark playing Israel at the “House of Football.”

Euro 2025 U-19 First Round Qualifying Matches

• Northern Ireland vs Denmark: November 13, 12:00, “Niko Dovana”
• Israel vs Albania: November 13, 14:00, “Elbasan Arena”
• Israel vs Northern Ireland: November 16, 12:00, “Niko Dovana”
• Denmark vs Albania: November 16, 14:00, “Elbasan Arena”
• Albania vs Northern Ireland: November 19, 15:00, “Elbasan Arena”
• Denmark vs Israel: November 19, 15:00, “House of Football”

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