The President of the Dutch Football Federation (KNVB), Frank Paauw, paid an official visit to the “Football House” in Albania this Wednesday.

Invited by the President of the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF), Armand Duka, Paauw had the opportunity to learn about the history and achievements of Albanian football over the years.

During his visit, he toured the “Arena Kombëtare” stadium and also visited the national team’s training center, as well as the training grounds of “Football House.”

In a meeting with President Duka, the two leaders discussed potential areas for collaboration between their federations, focusing on the exchange of experiences and the development of joint projects for the future. The President of the Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK), Agim Ademi, was also present at the meeting.

In a statement to fshf.org, President Paauw expressed his admiration for the progress and high standards of the FSHF in recent years.

“I must say I am very impressed by the achievements of the Albanian Football Federation in recent years, both in terms of its responsibility to Albanian society and the significant progress made in both professional and amateur football. I had the chance to discuss this with President Armand Duka, and when you look at the history and the achievements of the Federation, it is truly extraordinary and impressive. I visited the stadium, the training fields of the Federation, and they are at a high level. For a relatively small country, this is a great achievement,” said Paauw.

Regarding the relationship between the two countries, Paauw emphasized, “I really appreciate being invited here, and the fact that both our Federations seek innovation is a key point for cooperation.”

“A strong relationship has been built between the Royal Dutch Football Federation and the Albanian Football Federation over the years. This visit is an additional boost for our relationship,” concluded Frank Paauw.