Albania U-17 to Play Two Friendlies Against Montenegro; Coach Dama Calls Up 21 Players

The U-17 national team will play two friendly matches against Montenegro on September 25 and September 28, as part of preparations for the first qualifying round of the European Championship for this age group.

Under coach Armand Dama, the squad will have the chance to test its level against international opposition, while the technical staff will take a close look at the options available.

For these two matches, coach Dama has selected 21 players, who will be part of the training camp and will aim to show their qualities in the red-and-black shirt.

Full list of called-up players:

Goalkeepers: Bleron Celiku, Rei Shpuza.

Defenders: Drilon Ibrahimi, Denis Nikolli, Rian Neza, Albion Muji, Jon Ajvazi, Aendi Cekrezi.

Midfielders: Eldin Veliu, Tom Keqi, Sebastian Sina, Angelos Como, Rajan Dybeli, Heldi Kopliku, Roan Laze.

Forwards: Sebastian Gjeka, Haxhi Rrena, Fabio Hyseni, Lorent Zhara, Gentjan Sharka.

The team will begin its training camp on September 21 in Shkodër. The first match against Montenegro will be played in Podgorica at 16:00 on September 25, while on September 28 the young red-and-blacks will face the Montenegrins at “Loro Boriçi” at 11:00.