Armand Duka, President of the Albanian Football Federation, hosted Lise Klaveness, President of the Norwegian Football Federation, and Karl-Petter Løken, Secretary General of the Norwegian Football Federation, before the pivotal Albania-Norway match yesterday. This match holds significant importance for the national team’s aspirations to secure a place in the UEFA Euro 2025 playoff stage.

During the meeting, they exchanged ideas on advancing football in Albania, with a particular focus on women’s football, where the support and collaborative spirit of the Norwegian Federation President have proven invaluable.

Over the years, the Albanian and Norwegian federations have implemented joint projects and aligned their strategies to foster football development, paving the way for even closer cooperation in the future, as Duka emphasized.

They also visited Shkodër, where they met with the city’s mayor, Benet Beci.

“During our stay in Shkodër, we engaged in productive discussions with the mayor, local club leaders, and evaluated the achievements of the Vllaznia Women’s Football Club. Although our team faced a defeat, it was evident that Albanian girls’ football is making remarkable progress,” Duka stated in a social media post.

“As we look ahead, we are eager to continue our partnership with the Norwegian Football Federation, not only in women’s football but also in developing training processes, academies, and other collaborative projects,” Duka concluded.