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Albania will host Kenya in an international friendly match in Tirana on April 11
Albania have announced a full-strength squad to face Harambee Starlets in an international friendly later this month.
The Albanians lined up two friendlies against North Macedonia and Kenya, taking place on 7 and 11 March.
The Red and Blacks coach Amir Grima has released a 23 players roster featuring a strong contingent of local players and experienced foreign players.
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15:46 - 27.03.2023
FOOTBALL Esse Akida returns as Oduor names Harambee Starlets provisional squad
This is the first international engagement for Starlets in over a year.
Grima included most of his superstars, including Armera Tukaj, striker Diellza Istrefaj and central midfielder Valentina Troka.
Quendresa Krasnqi who scored for Albania in their FIFA Women’s World Cup UEFA qualifier against New Zealand, is also part of the squad.
Other players who participated in the World Cup qualifiers have been recalled for the two high-profile friendlies. They include goalkeeper Viona Rexhepi for Kosovo Women’s Football League side KFF Mitrovica and Katerina Simoni, who plays for Tirana.
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19:00 - 28.03.2023
FOOTBALL Harambee Starlets squad breakdown: 7 Premier League teams represented for Albania friendly
FKFWPL teams have fourteen players in the provisional squad.
Albania is ranked at position 72nd globally, whereas Kenya occupies 149th spot according to the last FIFA ranking published on December 9.
Late last week, Albania Football Federation had indicated that in case Harambee Stars will not be provided with Albanian visas at the right time, then the friendly will be canceled.
Harambee Starlets will meet Albania at the Elbasan Arena, and the match is scheduled to kick off at 5 pm East Africa Time.
Albania squad:
Goalkeepers; Viona Rexhepi, Antigoni Hyska
Defenders: Arbiona Bajaraktari, Katerina Simoni, Sara Maliqi, Alma Hilaj, Arbenita Curraj, Matilda Gjergji, Lucije Gjini, Armera Tukaj
Midfielders: Endrina Elezaj, Ezmiralda Franja, Gresa Berisha, Megi Doci, Mikaela Metalla, Qwndresa Krasniqi, Fortesa Berisha, Vesa Paqarizi
Forwards: Mimoza Hamidi, Klea Hamonikaj, Valentina Troka, Kristina Maksuti, Diella Istrefaj
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