Modern football is evolving rapidly — from club organization to infrastructure and youth training. With this pace of change, FSHF President and UEFA Vice President Armand Duka traveled to Tetova to strengthen regional cooperation and push football toward higher professional standards.

Upon arrival, Duka met Tetova Mayor Bilall Kasami. Joining the meeting, FSHF Administrative Director Aldi Topçiu, North Macedonia Football Federation President Masar Omeragic, and FC Shkëndija President Lazim Destani added further support to the shared vision.

Next, Duka inspected the construction of Tetova’s new stadium. The project aims to upgrade sports infrastructure and create modern conditions for players and fans. He emphasized that such investments accelerate development and raise the overall quality of football in the region.

During the discussions, the parties focused on key priorities:

• strengthening youth football,
• developing infrastructure that meets modern standards,
• improving club and academy professionalism through specialized training,
• and launching joint initiatives that unlock international projects and institutional support.

Duka underlined the mission clearly.
“We aim to build a football ecosystem that produces talent, raises quality and creates economic and social benefits for communities,” he said. Moreover, he stressed that his position in UEFA opens new cooperation channels and expands support for regional initiatives.

In the end, the meeting confirmed a shared commitment to take concrete joint steps. These steps aim to introduce a new standard of organization, innovation and regional partnership in football.

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