Goce Jovanovic, former Balkan and Cementarnica executive, dies
Longtime general secretary in Macedonian club football; funeral set for November 6, 2026 at Butel Cemetery in Skopje.
Goce Jovanovic, a long-serving figure in Macedonian club football, died on November 5, 2026. He was widely remembered for his leadership roles at FK Balkan and FK Cementarnica during what supporters call the clubs' golden periods.
Career and contributions
Jovanovic served for many years as a club administrator and general secretary, working behind the scenes to manage operations, transfers and daily affairs. His tenure at Balkan and Cementarnica is often cited by former colleagues and fans as decisive for the stability and growth those clubs enjoyed.
Beyond the two clubs, Jovanovic also took part in specific projects and duties within the Football Federation of Macedonia, contributing his experience to broader organizational work in the national game.
The funeral will be held on November 6, 2026 at Butel Cemetery in Skopje, beginning at 09:30.
Club officials and people from across the domestic football community have begun to publish condolences and remember his decades-long involvement in Macedonian football.
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