Klubi i Futbollit të Femrave Vllaznia is an Albanian women's professional football club based in Shkodër. The club is considered by UEFA to be the successor club to Ada, which disbanded in 2013. They play their homes games at the Reshit Rusi Stadium and compete in Kategoria Superiore Femra. In conjunction with Ada, the franchise have won eleven consecutive titles, including an unbeaten run in the domestic league from 2013 to 2023 (conceding only 40 goals) which was only broken due to a disciplinary decision from the league. Vllaznia is a concept in Albanian culture often translated as "brotherhood;" it refers to loyalty to one's fis (clan, tribe).
History Over the years, Ada Velipojë evolved, with Lazër Matia spearheading the formation of a Vllaznia women's team, dissolving Ada into it, therefore putting on the red and blue jerseys and continuing their winning streak. They achieved international success during the 2019-20 season when they reached the top 32 teams in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
In 2017, Vllaznia triumphed in the Balkan tournament held in Alexandroupolis, Greece, with decisive victories over its counterparts Tiverija of Strumica (6–1), Breznica of Pljevlja (1–0) and in the final against Thrace (7–0). The squad, coached by Nikolin Leka, included players like Ardiola Raxhimi, Valbona Lipe, Arbiona Bajraktari and others.
Honours Kategoria Superiore Femra: Winners (13) : 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025-26
Albanian Women's Cup: Winners (10): 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
Europe Statistics By season + UEFA Women's Champions League+ (Update: 7 September 2024) Season Competition Round Opposition Home Away 2014–15 UEFA Women'sChampions League QS KÍ Klaksvík 2–1 Apollon Limassol 0–0 Gintra Universitetas 0–5 2015–16 UEFA Women'sChampions League QS FC Minsk 0–3 SFK 2000 0–5 Konak Belediyespor 1–52016–17 UEFA Women'sChampions League QS FC Zürich 0–3 ŽNK Pomurje 1–6 Slovan Bratislava 1–2 2017–18 UEFA Women'sChampions League QS SFK 2000 1–0 PAOK 0–1 Bettembourg 2–02018–19 UEFA Women'sChampions League QS SFK 2000 0–5 Pärnu3–1 Agarista-ȘS Anenii Noi 4–12019–20 UEFA Women'sChampions League QS Wexford Youths 3–1 Birkirkara 1–0 Gintra Universitetas 1–1 R32 Fortuna Hjørring 0–1 0–2 0–3 2020–21 UEFA Women'sChampions League 1QR ALG Spor 3–3 (3–2 p) 3–3 (3–2 p)2QR Minsk 0–2 0–22021–22 UEFA Women'sChampions League 1QR Ferencváros 0−0 (3–1 p) 0−0 (3–1p) 2QR Juventus 0−2 0−1 0–32022–23 UEFA Women'sChampions League 1QR Spartak Myjava 1–01–0 2QR Vorskla-Kharkiv-2 2–11–13–2GS Chelsea0−40–8 Paris Saint-Germain0–40–5 Real Madrid0−2 1−5 2023–24 UEFA Women'sChampions League 1QR EP-COM Hajvalia4–2 4–2 Valur 1–21−2 2024–25 UEFA Women'sChampions League 1QR Lanchkhuti3–0 3–0 St. Pölten0−1 0−1 2025–26 UEFA Women'sChampions League 2QR Dinamo Minsk1–2 1–2 Racing Union 1−31−3 UEFA Women'sEuropa Cup 1QR Kolos Kovalivka2–00–24–0 2QR Inter Milan TBD0–7–
Players Current squad
Managers Fatmir Axhani & Hava Axheri (2010–2013) Selami Pepaj (25 June 2013 – 1 June 2015) Nikolin Leka (1 July 2015 – 1 June 2023) Haris Lika (1 August 2023– )
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