UEFA Conference League reaches the play-off stage this week. Two key matches will feature Albanian referees.

Juxhin Xhaja will lead Basaksehir – U. Craiova on 21 August at 19:45 in Istanbul. His assistants are Arbër Zalla and Rejdi Avdo, with Olsid Ferataj as fourth official. VAR duties go to Kreshnik Bajramaj, assisted by Olsion Yzeiraj.

In Sparta Praha – Riga, Enea Jorgji will serve as referee, assisted by Denis Rexha and Ridiger Çokaj, with Florian Lata as fourth official. VAR will be managed by Italian Aleandro Di Paolo, assisted by Albert Doda. The match kicks off at 20:00 in Prague.

This appointment highlights Albanian referees’ growing presence in major European football fixtures.

Meanwhile, Albanian club Dinamo faces Polish side Jagiellonian in the play-off, fighting for a spot in the group stage.

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