Muarem Muarem: KF Bashkimi beat Struga TL 2-1 in coach's first match back
In his first match after returning, Muarem Muarem oversaw a comeback 2-1 victory for KF Bashkimi against Struga TL on October 12, 2026.
Muarem Muarem made an immediate impact after returning to the KF Bashkimi bench, guiding the Kumanovo side to a 2:1 victory over one of the title contenders, Struga TL. The match, played on October 12, 2026, saw Bashkimi overturn an early deficit to take a vital three points in the First League.
Turning point
Bashkimi fell behind 0:1, but Muarem's team fought back and scored twice to complete the comeback. The win was Bashkimi's second of the season and came against a team widely regarded as a challenger for the top positions.
The performance under Muarem suggested the coach immediately restored belief and tactical discipline. After an unsuccessful spell at Skopje, his return to Kumanovo reinvigorated the squad, which produced a composed and quality display against a strong opponent.
Club officials and fans have also invested in new additions to the squad, and those reinforcements were visible in the way Bashkimi controlled key moments of the game. The result gives the team breathing room in the standings.
If Bashkimi maintains this level of play under Muarem Muarem, the club should quickly move out of the relegation danger zone and, at minimum, reach mid-table by the coming rounds.
The victory provided an important morale boost for KF Bashkimi as the First League season progresses.
Photo: press material from the event
