SC Gjilani

{{Short description|Football club in Kosovo}} {{Infobox football club | clubname = Gjilani | image = SCGjilani.svg | upright = 0.7 | fullname = Sport Club Gjilani | nickname = {{nowrap|{{lang|sq|Skifterat}} (Falcons)}} | founded = {{Start date and age|1945|df=y}} as ''FK Crvena Zvezda Gnjilane''/''Ylli i Kuq Gjilan'' | ground = Gjilan City Stadium | capacity = 15,000 | owner = {{Collapsible list|titlestyle=font-weight:normal; background:transparent; text-align:left;|title=Local investors|1=Afrim Veliu|2=Fatlum Pireva|3=Qëndrim Demiri|4=Shaban Bajrami|5=Valmir Emini}} | chairman = Afrim Veliu | manager = Debatik Curri | league = {{Kosovo football updater|Gjilani}} | season = {{Kosovo football updater|Gjilani2}} | position = {{Kosovo football updater|Gjilani3}} | website = {{URL|scgjilani.com}} | pattern_la1 = | pattern_b1 = | pattern_ra1 = | pattern_sh1 = | pattern_so1 = | leftarm1 = ff0000 | body1 = ff0000 | rightarm1 = ff0000 | shorts1 = | socks1 = ffffff | pattern_la2 = _borderonwhite | pattern_b2 = | pattern_ra2 = _borderonwhite | pattern_sh2 = | pattern_so2 = | leftarm2 = ffffff | body2 = ffffff | rightarm2 = ffffff | shorts2 = ff0000 | socks2 = ffffff }} '''Sport Club Gjilani''' ({{langx|sq|Klubi Futbollistik Gjilani}}), commonly known as '''Gjilani''', is a professional football club based in Gjilan, Kosovo. The club plays in the Kosovo Superleague, which is the top tier of football in the country.

SC Gjilani was formed in 1995 by Afrim Kqiku and is regarded as the successor of Crvena Zvezda Gnjilane/Ylli i Kuq Gjilan from 1945.

Five years after its foundation, they won the Kosovar Cup and got a promotion to the top-level Kosovar league, the Football Superleague of Kosovo.

==Supporters== {{Infobox sport supporter group |name = Skifterat |image = 260px |caption = Skifterat during a match |colors = {{Color box|Red|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|White|border=darkgray}} |team = Gjilani |founded = {{Start date and years ago|1999|df=y}} |type = Ultras club |location = Gjilan, {{nowrap|{{flag|Kosovo}}}} |arena = Gjilan City Stadium }} ''Skifterat'' is the club's ultras group which formed in 1999 after Kosovo war. They are also known as the Red and White Boys. They were named after a KLA brigade called ''the Falcons''.

===Incidents=== At Skifterat, there were groups of hooligans who do incidents especially during the derby against Drita.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://archive.koha.net/?id=&l=71877|title=Rrahja ndërmjet tifozëve në derbin Drita-Gjilani [video]|trans-title=Beating between fans in derby Drita-Gjilani [video|publisher=Koha Ditore|language=sq|date=23 August 2015}}</ref> There have also been other incidents involving hooligans coming to blows with one another which ended up with some injured. There was an incident between the fans of Gjilan and Drenica and also the most dangerous incident was between Gjilan and Vëllaznimi in 2017–18 season, where 23 people injured.<ref>{{cite news |title=dhuna në Drenicë, rrahje "nën hundë" të policëve |url=http://insporti.com/ekskluzive-video-nga-dhuna-ne-drenice-rrahje-nen-hunde-te-policeve/ |access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref> There have also been incidents of burning of flags of countries like Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, or Montenegro.

==Club rivalries== ===Drita=== {{Main|Gjilan Derby}} There is often a fierce rivalry between Drita and Gjilani. The game between these two teams is known as the Gjilan Derby. The derby, according to the tradition of the city of Gjilan, the party starts with fans organizations showing spirit for their respective teams.

==Crest and colours== The club's first design and colours were created in 1995, with red and white in the center with a circle and ball that formed the badge of the club. In 2000, the colours were changed by the new president of the club to purple and light blue, but early into the 2008–09 season at the initiative of the leadership of Gjilan's supporter club {{lang|sq|Skifterat}} (Falcons), the colours were changed back to red and white.

==Stadium== The club plays its home games at the Gjilan City Stadium ({{langx|sq|Stadiumi i Qytetit të Gjilanit}}). It is a multi-purpose stadium in Gjilan, Kosovo. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people all seater.

==Honours== {| class="wikitable" width=100% style="text-align:center;font-size:100%;" |+SC Gjilani honours !scope=col|Type !scope=col|Competition !scope=col|Titles !scope=col|Seasons/Years |- |rowspan="2"|'''Domestic''' !scope=col|Kosovar Cup |rowspan="2"|'''1''' |rowspan="2"|'''1999–2000''' |- !scope=col|Kosovar Supercup |}

==European record== Gjilani competed in the UEFA Europa League for the first time in the 2020–21 season, entering at the preliminary round. On 9 August 2020, the draw was held and Gjilani were drawn against Sammarinese side Tre Penne.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://telegrafi.com/hidhet-shorti-per-ndeshjet-parakualifikuese-ne-ligen-e-evropes-gjilani-dhe-prishtina-mesojne-kundershtaret/|title=Hidhet shorti për ndeshjet parakualifikuese në Ligën e Evropës, Gjilani dhe Prishtina mësojnë kundërshtarët|trans-title=The lottery is drawn for pre-qualification matches in Europa League, Gjilan and Prishtina learn opponents|quote=Në anën tjetër Gjilani do të luaj ndaj skuadrës nga San Marino, Tre Penne|language=sq|publisher=Telegrafi|date=9 August 2020}}</ref> On 21 August 2020, Gjilani beat the Sammarinese side Tre Penne at San Marino Stadium in Serravalle.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://telegrafi.com/fitore-historike-e-gjilanit-ne-evrope-e-dominon-tre-pennen-dhe-kalon-ne-raundin-e-pare-te-el/|title=Fitore historike e Gjilanit në Evropë, e dominon Tre Pennen dhe kalon në raundin e parë të EL|trans-title=Fitore historike e Gjilanit në Evropë, e dominon Tre Pennen dhe kalon në raundin e parë të EL|language=sq|publisher=Telegrafi|date=21 August 2020}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !Season !Competition !Round !Opponent !Home !Away !{{Tooltip|Agg.|Total points series (aggregate)}} |- |rowspan="2"|2020–21 |rowspan="2"|UEFA Europa League |PR |align="left"|{{fbaicon|SMR}} Tre Penne |bgcolor="#DDFFF" colspan="3"|'''3–1''' |- |1Q |align="left"|{{fbaicon|CYP}} APOEL |bgcolor="#FFDDDD" colspan="3"|'''0–2''' {{aet}} |- | 2022–23 | UEFA Europa Conference League | 1Q |align="left"|{{fbaicon|LVA}} Liepāja |bgcolor="#DDFFF"|1–0 | style="text-align:center; background:#FFDDDD"| 1–3 | style="text-align:center; background:#FFDDDD"| '''2–3''' |- | 2023–24 | UEFA Europa Conference League | 1Q |align="left"|{{fbaicon|LUX}} Progrès Niederkorn | style="text-align:center; background:#FFDDDD"| 0–2 | style="text-align:center; background:#ffd"| 2–2 | style="text-align:center; background:#FFDDDD"| '''2–4''' |- |}

==Players== ===Current squad=== {{updated|11 February 2026}}  {{Fs start}} {{Fs player|no= 1|pos=GK|nat=ALB|name=Vokli Laroshi}} {{Fs player|no= 2|pos=DF|nat=KOS|name=Armend Thaqi}} {{Fs player|no= 3|pos=DF|nat=KOS|name=Astrit Thaqi}} {{Fs player|no= 4|pos=DF|nat=MKD|name=Mevlan Adili}} {{Fs player|no= 6|pos=DF|nat=CRO|name=Mario Zebić}} {{Fs player|no= 7|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Oltion Bilalli}} {{Fs player|no= 8|pos=MF|nat=MKD|name=Sabit Bilali}} {{Fs player|no=10|pos=FW|nat=CRO|name=Edi Baša}} {{Fs player|no=11|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Albin Prapashtica}} {{Fs player|no=12|pos=GK|nat=KOS|name=Rrezon Matoshi}} {{Fs player|no=14|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Blerind Morina}} {{Fs player|no=16|pos=DF|nat=MKD|name=Besart Krivanjeva}} {{Fs player|no=17|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Edison Kqiku|other=captain}} {{Fs mid}} {{Fs player|no=19|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Robert Rrahmani}} {{Fs player|no=20|pos=MF|nat=MKD|name=Ennur Totre}} {{Fs player|no=21|pos=FW|nat=KOS|name=Haris Isufi}} {{Fs player|no=22|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Lorik Boshnjaku}} {{Fs player|no=24|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Ermal Sadiku}} {{Fs player|no=27|pos=MF|nat=ALB|name=Shqiprim Taipi}} {{Fs player|no=32|pos=DF|nat=KOS|name=Leonit Abazi}} {{Fs player|no=33|pos=DF|nat=KOS|name=Yll Ibrahimi}} {{Fs player|no=34|pos=MF|nat=KOS|name=Hamdi Namani|other=on loan from Prishtina}} {{Fs player|no=45|pos=FW|nat=ENG|name=Udoyen Akpan}} {{Fs player|no=50|pos=GK|nat=KOS|name=Agron Kolaj|other=on loan from Prishtina}} {{Fs player|no=99|pos=FW|nat=GER|name=Senad Jarović}} {{Fs end}}

===Out on loan=== {{Fs start}} {{Fs player|no=|pos=FW|nat=KOS|name=Lazim Krasniqi|other=at Kika until 30 June 2026}} {{Fs end}}

==Personnel== {| class="wikitable" width=40% style="text-align:left;font-size:100%" |- !style="color:#FFFFFF;background:#FF0000" colspan="2"|Current technical staff |- !style="color:#FF0000;background:#FFFFFF"|Position !style="color:#FF0000;background:#FFFFFF"|Name |- |Head coach |{{flagicon|MKD}} {{sortname|Ardian|Nuhiu}} |- |rowspan="3"|Assistant coach |{{flagicon|KVX}} {{sortname|Agim|Maliqi|nolink=1}} |- |{{flagicon|KVX}} {{sortname|Alban|Hyseni|nolink=1}} |- |{{flagicon|KVX}} {{sortname|Shallah|Sherifi|nolink=1}} |- |Goalkeeping coach |{{flagicon|KVX}} {{sortname|Afrim|Ajdini|nolink=1}} |- |Physiotherapist |{{flagicon|KVX}} {{sortname|Nysret|Rexhepi|nolink=1}} |- |Doctor |{{flagicon|KVX}} {{sortname|Arben|Bislimi|nolink=1}} |- !style="color:#FF0000;background:#FFFFFF" colspan="2"|Board members |- !style="color:#FFFFFF;background:#FF0000"|Office !style="color:#FFFFFF;background:#FF0000"|Name |- |President |{{flagicon|KVX}} {{sortname|Florim|Zuka|nolink=1}} |- |Executive director |{{flagicon|KVX}} {{sortname|Sevdail|Robelli|nolink=1}} |- |Financial director |{{flagicon|KVX}} {{sortname|Arlind|Behluli|nolink=1}} |- |Sports director |{{flagicon|KVX}} {{sortname|Naser|Ajeti|nolink=1}} |- |Secretary |{{flagicon|KVX}} {{sortname|Roland|Ajeti|nolink=1}} |- |Media Officer |{{flagicon|KVX}} {{sortname|Mërgim|Qerimi|nolink=1}} |}

==Managerial history== {{div col|colwidth=35em|small=yes}} *{{flagicon|SCG}} Muharrem Sahiti (2002–2004) *{{flagicon|KVX}} Muharrem Sahiti (2007–2009) *{{flagicon|KVX}} Musa Selimi (12 Jul 2014 – 19 Apr 2015)<ref>[https://2lonline.com/selimi-u-ktheva-ne-klubin-tim-synojme-superligen/ Selimi: U ktheva në Klubin tim, synojmë Superligën] – 2L Online {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KVX}} Sadat Pajaziti (12 Jul 2015 – 5 Nov 2015)<ref>[https://telegrafi.com/gjilani-behet-me-trajner-te-ri/ Gjilani bëhet me trajner të ri] – Telegrafi {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KVX}} Bylbyl Sokoli (6 Nov 2015 – 5 Apr 2016)<ref>[https://telegrafi.com/bylbyl-sokoli-trajner-i-gjilanit/ Bylbyl Sokoli, trajner i Gjilanit] – Telegrafi {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KVX}} Arbnor Morina (17 Apr 2016 – 11 Apr 2018)<ref>[https://www.gazetaexpress.com/sport-zyrtare-arbnor-morina-trajner-i-gjilanit-189503/ Zyrtare: Arbnor Morina trajner i Gjilanit] – Gazeta Express {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KVX}} Alban Hyseni (12 Apr 2018 – Jun 2018)<ref>[https://telegrafi.com/gjilani-emeron-alban-hysenin-trajner-te-ri/ Gjilani emëron Alban Hysenin trajner të ri] – Telegrafi {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KVX}} Sadat Pajaziti (Jul 2018 – 20 Feb 2019)<ref>[https://gazetablic.com/zyrtare-ky-eshte-trajneri-ri-gjilanit/ Zyrtare: Ky është trajneri i ri i Gjilanit] – Gazeta Blic {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KVX}} Alban Hyseni (Feb 2019 – Mar 2019) *{{flagicon|ALB}} Gentian Mezani (20 Mar 2019 – Nov 2020)<ref>[https://telegrafi.com/zyrtare-gjilani-emeron-per-trajner-gentian-mezanin/ Zyrtare: Gjilani emëron për trajner Gentian Mezanin] – Telegrafi {{in lang|sq}}</ref> *{{flagicon|KVX}} Bylbyl Sokoli (Nov 2020 – Mar 2022) *{{flagicon|KVX}} Ismet Munishi (Mar 2022 – Apr 2022) *{{flagicon|KVX}} Alban Hyseni (Apr 2022 – Jun 2022) *{{flagicon|MKD}} Zekirija Ramadani (Jun 2022 – Jun 2023) *{{flagicon|ALB}} Klodian Duro (Jun 2023 – Aug 2023) *{{flagicon|ALB}} Gentian Mezani (Aug 2023 – May 2024) *{{flagicon|MKD}} Ardian Nuhiu (Jun 2024 –) {{div col end}}

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== *{{official|scgjilani.com}} *[https://int.soccerway.com/teams/kosovo/gjilani/34529/ SC Gjilani] at Soccerway

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