Pogradeci and Besa have officially secured their places in the promotion play-off final of Albania’s Kategoria e Parë after convincing semi-final victories on Thursday.
The semi-final stage of the Kategoria e Parë play-offs delivered two decisive results, with Pogradeci producing an impressive 3-0 victory over Kastrioti, while Besa defeated Iliria 2-0 to book their spot in the final. The matches were played today as part of the race for promotion to Albania’s top-flight football division.
With these results confirmed, the play-off final is now set for May 11 at 17:00 local time at Elbasan Arena. The highly anticipated clash between Pogradeci and Besa will determine which club remains alive in the battle for promotion to the Abissnet Superiore for next season.
The importance of this fixture extends beyond the final itself. The winner of the play-off final will earn the right to face the team that finishes eighth in the Abissnet Superiore standings, with a place in Albania’s football elite at stake.
The Kategoria e Parë promotion race continues to attract strong attention from Albanian football fans, as both clubs now stand just two matches away from securing top-division status. Official competition updates have also been followed through domestic football coverage and league competition reports.