FK Tiverija expelled from Third League, future uncertain
The Strumica club was removed from Third League, Region 3 after failing to play two matches; supporters fear the team may fold.
FK Tiverija faces possible shutdown after expulsion from Third League
FK Tiverija, one of the oldest and best-known football clubs from Strumica and North Macedonia, is facing what local supporters describe as the most serious crisis in its history.
Official expulsion
The club has been officially expelled from the Third League, Region 3, after failing to appear for two scheduled matches this season. The expulsion removes Tiverija from this season's third-tier competition and leaves its future in doubt.
Strumica's football community reacted with shock and widespread criticism directed at the responsible bodies for allowing the situation to reach this point. Fans and former players have expressed concern about whether the club can continue to operate at a competitive level.
For decades Tiverija has been a starting point for many of Strumica’s football figures; now supporters and local observers are asking when — or if — the club will ever return to national competition.
No further official details about next steps or appeals were published at the time of this report.
Published: 16.10.2026 18:15
Ognen Dojcinovski
Photo: press material from the event
