Vllaznia Begin Slovenian Training Camp with Defeat to Olimpija Ljubljana
Xhezair Avduli The newly signed central defender has joined the team in Slovenia and is expected to play a key role in strengthening the back line
Vllaznia played their first pre-season friendly match today as part of their summer training camp in Slovenia, facing NK Olimpija Ljubljana, one of the strongest clubs in Slovenian football.
The match ended in a 4-0 victory for the hosts, but the result was not the primary focus for the Albanian side. Head coach Edi Martini used the game to assess the squad's physical condition, integrate new signings, and evaluate several promising academy players.
An Important Test for Edi Martini
The friendly served as a valuable opportunity for Martini and his coaching staff to experiment with different tactical options and evaluate the team's progress during the early stages of pre-season.
Olimpija took a 1-0 lead into halftime before adding three more goals in the second half to secure a convincing 4-0 victory.
Despite the scoreline, Vllaznia's coaching staff did not overreact to the result, viewing the match as an important step in preparation for the club's upcoming European campaign.
Young Talents Under the Spotlight
One of the main objectives of the Slovenian training camp is the development and evaluation of young academy prospects.
Several promising youngsters were given the opportunity to impress, including:
Alevio Ndoj Amer Kthupi Erman Pishtari Simon Uldedaj Sokol Uldedaj
The coaching staff will continue monitoring their progress as they compete for opportunities with the senior team.
Transfer Market Activity Continues
Vllaznia have remained active in the transfer market as they look to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season.
Xhezair Avduli
The newly signed central defender has joined the team in Slovenia and is expected to play a key role in strengthening the back line.
Herald Marku
The experienced midfielder has returned to Vllaznia from Flamurtari, bringing leadership, experience, and balance to the midfield.
Patrik Bardhi
Another important addition, Bardhi is expected to provide extra quality and depth in attacking areas.
Next Friendly: NK Rudeš
Vllaznia will continue their preparations in Slovenia with another friendly match against Croatian side NK Rudeš.
The focus will remain on tactical improvement, squad chemistry, and building momentum ahead of the competitive season.
European Challenge Awaits
Vllaznia's UEFA Conference League campaign has already been confirmed.
The Shkodër-based club will face Kosovan side FC Malisheva in the First Qualifying Round.
Match Schedule
📅 9 July 2026 Vllaznia vs FC Malisheva (First Leg)
📅 15 July 2026 FC Malisheva vs Vllaznia (Second Leg)
The Albanian club's objective is clear: advance past the opening round and build a successful season both in European competition and in domestic football.
Match Result
NK Olimpija Ljubljana 4-0 Vllaznia
While the result was disappointing, the match provided valuable lessons as Vllaznia continue their preparations for a challenging and exciting 2026/27 season.