Amir Rrahmani says he will not play for Kosovo while current FFK leaders remain

Amir Rrahmani, the Napoli defender who captained Kosovo for seven years, announced on 12.09.2026 that he will no longer play for the Kosovo national team while “these people” remain in charge of the federation. In a social-media post Rrahmani said he had reached the decision after a decade in the national setup and repeated his criticism aimed at the leadership of the Kosovo Football Federation (FFK). ([insajderi.org](https://insajderi.org/en/Continuous-and-coordinated-attacks-Amir-Rrahmani-announces-his-retirement-from-the-Kosovo-national-team/?utm_source=openai))

Rrahmani wrote that his withdrawal was prompted by “many factors, constant opposition, and the lack of competent people to address our problems and complaints,” and warned that "Justice will prove it one day." He said the move was meant to protect his integrity as a captain and as a professional. ([insajderi.org](https://insajderi.org/en/Continuous-and-coordinated-attacks-Amir-Rrahmani-announces-his-retirement-from-the-Kosovo-national-team/?utm_source=openai))

Pressure on the federation and its president

In his message Rrahmani singled out the federation’s leadership; the player’s remarks refocus attention on long-running questions around FFK governance and the position of its president, Agim Ademi, who has been the subject of controversy and official scrutiny in recent years. The row raises fresh pressure on the FFK ahead of a busy autumn schedule. ([insajderi.org](https://insajderi.org/en/Closing-of-the-cases-of-Agim-Adami-by-the-prosecutors-who-took-positions-in-the-FFK--what-does-the-Agency-for-the-Prevention-of-Corruption-say/?utm_source=openai))

The timing complicates Kosovo’s preparations for the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League, where Kosovo was drawn in League B, Group B3 alongside the Republic of Ireland, Austria and Israel. The league phase begins on 24 September and Kosovo’s fixtures include matches against Austria, Ireland and Israel. ([uefa.com](https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/news/02a2-1fea7079900a-801b2c5f6c9e-1000--2026-27-uefa-nations-league-league-phase-fixtures-by-team/?utm_source=openai))

Rrahmani’s decision drew an immediate outpouring of reactions from Kosovo fans and media, where he is widely regarded as one of the country’s leading football figures. How the federation responds, and whether other players follow his lead, will shape Kosovo’s campaign in the Nations League and the mood around the team. ([insajderi.org](https://insajderi.org/en/Continuous-and-coordinated-attacks-Amir-Rrahmani-announces-his-retirement-from-the-Kosovo-national-team/?utm_source=openai))

Photo: press material from the event