The Albania women’s national football team began preparations on Sunday afternoon for two decisive UEFA Nations League play-out matches against Cyprus.

This morning, the team held another training session, though the full squad is expected to gather by this afternoon.

Head coach Armir Grima expressed strong confidence ahead of the fixtures.
“We’ve worked hard to reach this level,” he told fshf.org. “We’ll give our maximum. I see great motivation and energy in the team. It’s the right moment to stay in League B — we deserve it with both our play and our results.”

Grima said the team enters this camp in good condition. “Many of our players now compete abroad, which helps. They train regularly and come well-prepared physically. I see great desire and optimism — that gives me confidence we can face these two matches successfully.”

Speaking about the opponent, Grima urged focus and determination. “We know Cyprus well, and they know us. We must fight with ourselves and not take the games lightly. These matches are crucial, and staying in League B would be a major success for women’s football in Albania.”

Albania will face Cyprus on October 24 in Larnaca at 18:00, with the return match on October 28 at the Air Albania Stadium in Tirana.

These two matches are decisive for the red-and-black squad, who aim to secure their place in League B and continue their growth on the European stage.

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