Bregalnica host Bashkimi in Shtip — coach praises evening kick-off and home support
Bregalnica welcome Bashkimi to Shtip for an evening fixture; coach Blagoj Hadzhi-Kimov says the crowd and floodlights are an extra motivation.
The Macedonian First Football League (PMFL) resumes this weekend with fixtures from the fourth round, and one of the highlights is the home game in Shtip where Bregalnica hosts Bashkimi.
The hosts have built a strong match-day atmosphere in recent weeks; organisers expect the evening kick-off under the Isar floodlights to raise the stakes and energise the crowd ahead of the fixture.
The game is scheduled for 21 August 2026 with a 19:00 start at the City Stadium in Shtip.
Coach sets tone before kick-off
Head coach Blagoj Hadzhi-Kimov underlined the team's approach ahead of the encounter, stressing preparation and concentration ahead of every opponent.
Hadzhi-Kimov said: "We are preparing with maximum seriousness for every match and the next challenge. This is the First League, there are no weak opponents, no underestimating and no relaxing against anyone. The chemistry in the team is at the highest level, the whole focus is Friday and the match against Bashkimi at home. The evening kick-off under 'Isar' and in front of our loyal fans is just an extra motivation for a good performance and three more points!"
With the squad reporting good morale, Bregalnica will aim to use home advantage and the lively evening setting to secure another three points as the championship moves into its fourth round.
Photo: press material from the event
