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Stadiumi i Qytetit të Suharekës
- Location
- Suva Reka, Kosovo
- Capacity
- 1,500
- Time zone
- UTC +01:00 Central European Time (CET)
The Theranda City Stadium (Albanian: Stadiumi i Qytetit të Suharekës) is a soccer-specific stadium in Suva Reka, Kosovo. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of FC Ballkani in the Football Superleague of Kosovo. Suva Reka City Stadium, located in the town of Suva Reka in southern Kosovo, has been a focal point for local sports, particularly football. Initially built as a modest stadium, it has served as the home ground for KF Ballkani, a team competing in the Football Superleague of Kosovo. Over the years, the stadium has seen various renovations and expansions to accommodate a growing fan base and support the ambitions of KF Ballkani, especially as they have pushed for both national success and international competition. During the late 20th century and early 21st century, Suva Reka City Stadium was primarily a regional venue with basic facilities, suitable mainly for local matches and league play. However, with Kosovo's increasing integration into international sports structures, such as joining UEFA and FIFA in 2016, there was renewed interest in upgrading stadium facilities across the country, including Suva Reka City Stadium. This renovation drive aimed to meet international standards and allow local clubs to compete in European tournaments. Recent renovations at Suva Reka City Stadium included improved seating, lighting, and player amenities, transforming it into a more modern venue. The improvements have allowed KF Ballkani to host larger crowds, with a capacity reaching several thousand, thus creating a more vibrant match-day atmosphere for fans. The upgrades also reflect the broader aspirations within Kosovar football to elevate the quality and visibility of the game both domestically and internationally.
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About Ballkani
Football Club Ballkani (Albanian: Klubi Futbollistik Ballkani), commonly known as Ballkani, is a professional football club based in Suharekë, Kosovo. The club play in the Football Superleague of Kosovo, which is the top tier of football in the country. The club was established in 1947 under the name Rinia by some athletes whose purpose was to participate in various competitions and tournaments that were organized at that time. In 1952, the club was registered and started competing in official championships. In 1965, it changed the name from KF Rinia to KF Ballkani after Suva Reka Chemical and Rubber Industry took the ownership of the club. The club progressively climbed the Yugoslav league system reaching the Kosovo Provincial League in the season 1973–74. They were relegated, but will return in 1977 and become regular member until the 1990s. Ballkani was one of the first clubs in Kosovo to league the league system managed by the Football Association of Yugoslavia, and will play instead in the unrecognised parallel First League of Kosovo until 2000. In the league organised by the Football Federation of Kosovo, Ballkani played its first match against Liria at Studençan. In the youth levels of Balkani, many prominent players from Suva Reka started their careers, such as Ali Elshani, Arsim Llapatinca,Bekim Suka, Dervish Shala, Esheref Berisha,Avni Bytyçi, Fillim Guraziu, Gafurr Kabashi, Hajrush Berisha, Hevzi Shalaj, Isuf Asllanaj, Isuf Kolgeci, Lulzim Kolgeci, Musli Bylykbashi, Naser Berisha, Nexhat Elshani, Osman Ramadani, Rexhep Kuçi, Salih Hoxha, Urim Bylykbashi, Visar Berisha and many others who made a valuable contribution to the affirmation of football as well as other human values and some still give their contribution to football pitches as managers and in various sports posts.
Also known as: Football Club Ballkani, Klub Futbollistik Ballkani, Xhebrailat, BAL
Ballkani Roster
28 players| # | Player | Pos | Ht / Wt | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ardit Nika | G | — | 28 |
| 4 | Gentrit Halili | D | — | 24 |
| 5 | Anel Šabanadžović | M | — | 27 |
| 6 | Diar Vokrri | D | — | 22 |
| 7 | Laorent Shabani | F | — | 27 |
| 8 | Toni Domgjoni | M | — | 28 |
| 9 | Valentin Serebe | F | — | 23 |
| 10 | Giovanni | M | — | 24 |
| 11 | Walid Hamidi | M | 5' 9" | 29 |
| 12 | Abou Dosso | D | — | 30 |
| 13 | Art Miftari | G | — | 21 |
| 16 | Erlis Xhemajli | M | — | 23 |
| 17 | Ardi Maksutaj | F | — | 20 |
| 17 | Edi Maksutaj | F | — | 25 |
| 19 | Engjell Ajazaj | M | — | 21 |
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