TIRANA, December 31 – Albanian Football Federation President Armand Duka sends New Year greetings to the entire football community through a video message.

Duka expresses gratitude to everyone contributing to the development of Albanian football. He describes 2025 as a historic year for the sport.

The President highlights the successful organization of FSHF events, the Euro U-17 finals, and the UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Tirana. He also celebrates the national team’s first-ever qualification for the 2026 World Cup play-offs.

“This year has been historic. Hard work, vision, and dedication turned into concrete results on the field, in organization, and across our football system,” Duka says.

He adds that hosting UEFA events confirms Albania as a reliable partner in European football and demonstrates a new level of professionalism and organization.

Duka emphasizes the national team’s achievement as the most exciting moment of the year. “It proves that great dreams are achievable with commitment and belief. We hope to reach the World Cup finals for the first time,” he states.

The President also notes investments in youth football, women’s football, infrastructure, and club support. “Albanian football grows in numbers, quality, and social impact,” he says.

Duka concludes by thanking players, coaches, referees, club officials, FSHF staff, partners, and state institutions for their daily contribution. He expresses optimism entering 2026 with ambition to advance Albanian football and pursue the World Cup dream.

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