Albanian national team will face Ukraine and Georgia in the UEFA Nations League this September.

Preparations for the Group B1 fixtures will begin on Monday, September 2, as head coach Sylvinho announces his squad of 24 players.

In goal, the selected players are Thomas Strakosha, Alen Sherri, and Simon Simoni. In defense, Partizani’s Andi Hadroj makes a return, joining Berat Gjimshiti, Elseid Hysaj, Ivan Balliu, Mario Mitaj, Marash Kumbulla, Ardian Ismajli, and Enea Mihaj.

Two new faces join the midfield and attack: Sebastjan Spahiu and Agim Zeka. Both players, previously part of the U-21 team, receive their first call-up to the senior squad. Spahiu plays for Mes Rafsanjan in Iran, while Zeka represents Partizani in the Abissnet Superiore league.

The remaining midfielders and forwards include Ylber Ramadani, Amir Abrashi, Kristjan Asllani, Medon Berisha, Qazim Laçi, Nedim Bajrami, Arbër Hoxha, Jasir Asani, Rey Manaj, Armando Broja, and Taulant Seferi.

Player gatherings will commence on Sunday in Tirana, with the full squad expected by Monday, September 2. Training sessions will be held at the “House of Football”. The team will then travel to the Czech Republic, where they will play their first Group B1 match against Ukraine at the “Epet Arena” on September 7, at 20:45.

Three days later, on September 10, Albania will face Georgia at the “Air Albania” stadium, also at 20:45.

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