Rexhep Rexhepi Stadium
| Stadiumi Rexhep Rexhepi (sq) | |
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| Full name | Stadiumi Rexhep Rexhepi |
|---|---|
| Location | Drenas, Kosovo |
| Coordinates | 42°36′59″N 20°54′13″E / 42.616446°N 20.903551°E |
| Owner | Municipality of Drenas |
| Operator | Feronikeli |
| Capacity | 6,000 |
| Field size | 100 by 74 metres (109.4 yd × 80.9 yd) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Scoreboard | LED |
| Tenants | |
| Feronikeli Prishtina (2024–25) | |
The Rexhep Rexhepi Stadium is located in Drenas, Kosovo, and is home to the football club KF Feronikeli, one of the leading teams in the Kosovo Superliga.
History
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The stadium is named after the club's former player and captain Rexhep Rexhepi, who fought for the Kosovo Liberation Army and was killed on 12 February 1999 by Serb forces.[1]
Renovation
[edit]In December 2012 work began on the ground in order to renovate the single stand, the playing field as well as the clubhouse, with funding coming from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. In January 2014 the local municipality began to seek investment form the central government and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports to complete a full renovation of the stadium in order to convert into a 2,000 all seater stadium,[2] and this was granted on 23 May 2014, when the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports along with the Gllogoc municipality signed the agreement to invest €100,000 into a three-stage renovation process.[3] The entire project cost a total of €200,000, and stage two was completed during the 2014–15 season, while the third stage was completed after the end of the season in the summer of 2015.[4]
Key Details
[edit]Here are some key details about the stadium:
1. Capacity: The stadium can hold around 6,000 spectators, with seating and standing areas for fans.
2. Surface: It features a natural grass playing surface, suitable for high-level matches.
3. Renovations: In recent years, the stadium has undergone various upgrades, including improved seating, lighting, and player facilities, to meet domestic league standards and host international qualifiers.
4. Named After: The stadium is named after Rexhep Rexhepi, a local figure who played a significant role in the community and sports in the region.
The Rexhep Rexhepi Stadium is a key venue for football in Kosovo, frequently hosting important league matches and club competitions. It is integral to the sporting infrastructure in Drenas.
As FC Prishtina stadium
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Rexhep Rexhepi Stadium was the FC Prishtina stadium during the 2017–18 season, while their stadium was under renovation.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Ferronikeli përkujtoi Rexhepin
- ^ Stadiumi “Rexhep Rexhepi” në Drenas, për 2 mijë shikues
- ^ MKRS- ja ndanë 100 mijë euro për stadiumin në Drenas dhe 50 mijë për Pallatin e Kulturës në Gjakovë
- ^ Feronikeli me stadium nga stinori pranveror Archived 2015-10-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "KK Drenas – FC Prishtina arrihet marrëveshja!". Futbolli Kosovar (in Albanian). 15 August 2017.