Shkendija Tetovo
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Wikipedia - KF Shkëndija
Klubi i Futbollit Shkëndija (Macedonian: ФК Искра, romanized: FK Škendija), commonly known as Shkëndija, is a professional football club based in Tetovo, North Macedonia. Their home stadium is Ecolog Arena and they currently play in the Macedonian First League. In the 2010–11 season of the Macedonian First Football League, the club won its first major championship.
History
The Beginnings
KF Shkëndija was formed on 27 August 1979 by Macedonian Albanians from Tetovo. Starting at the lowest division , the Municipal League, KF Shkëndija played their first match against FK Kosmos, winning 4–0.
Re-establishment
In the 2010–11 season of the Macedonian First Football League the club won its first major championship with an unbeaten run of 16 games. On 20 May 2012, Shkëndija handed FK Vardar its first loss of the season with a 1–0 victory.
The Ecolog era
During the 2012–13 season, Shkëndija was embroiled in financial difficulties and as a result, many of its players left the club earlier in the summer. The Shkëndija supporters, the Ballistët, began a social media campaign requesting Ecolog to take over Shkëndija. Albanian international, Lorik Cana and Swiss international, Xherdan Shaqiri also joined the campaign with the supporters. On 31 July 2013, Lazim Destani, father of Ecolog founder and chairman, Nazif Destani, announced Ecolog International will take charge of Shkëndija.Shpëtim Duro was named the manager Shkëndija shortly after Jovanovski was fired. He was first hired as a temporary caretaker manager for the club's the remaining 3 games before the long winter break, but signed a contract with the club to be the manager for the remainder of the 2013–14 season.
The team's colors are red and black, and they play their home matches at the Ecolog Arena, a modern stadium with a capacity of over 15,000 spectators. Shkendija Tetovo has a passionate fan base known for their unwavering support and dedication to the team.
Over the years, Shkendija Tetovo has won multiple league titles and domestic cups, establishing themselves as a dominant force in Macedonian football. The team has also competed in European competitions, facing off against some of the top clubs on the continent.
Known for their attacking style of play and talented roster of players, Shkendija Tetovo continues to be a formidable presence in North Macedonian football. With a rich history and a bright future ahead, the team remains a source of pride for fans and supporters across the country.