Shkendija Aracinovo aims for European place after away win in Shtip

Shkendija Aracinovo have started their first season in the Macedonian First Football League (PMFL) on a positive note, and the club says it will push for European qualification after an away victory in Shtip against Bregalnica.

The team from the outskirts of Skopje has gained momentum following that win, and club president Sulejman Alimi used a public address to lay out an ambitious plan for the rest of the campaign.

Clear targets: the league and the cup

In his statement Alimi stressed that the squad remains focused after six rounds of league play and repeated the club's primary objective.

"Dear supporters, club members and football lovers, After the completion of the first six rounds of the championship, I would like to inform you about the progress of our team and our firm dedication going forward in the season. As the championship race gains intensity, we remain fully focused on our primary goals. Our goal in the championship remains clear and unchanged: qualification for Europe. Every match played so far serves as a lesson and a guide, helping us to improve our game and collect the points necessary to enter the zone that leads to European competitions. Meanwhile, tomorrow our participation in the Cup competitions begins. This is another key challenge that we will approach with maximum seriousness. Our goal in the Cup is firm: with all our might we will fight for a place in the final and for winning the trophy. Competing on two fronts requires discipline, character and huge support. Therefore, I call on you all to be with us – tomorrow and at every next match – because your presence and your support from the stands are the greatest engine of our victories" — Sulejman Alimi said in his address.

The club emphasised that balancing league ambitions with a Cup run will demand consistency and strong fan backing as Shkendija Aracinovo seeks to establish itself in the top tier.

Photo: press material from the event