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KF Arsimi begin pre-season with 4-2 win over KF Kamjani in Çegran friendly
KF Arsimi kicked off pre-season with a 4-2 win over KF Kamjani in Çegran. Arsimi's early goal and quick response after Kamjani's penalty equaliser proved decisive in this friendly.
KF Kamjani 2–4 KF Arsimi — 16 July 2026, Stadiumi Kamjani, Çegran
KF Arsimi kicked off their 2026/27 pre-season preparations with a 4-2 victory over neighbours KF Kamjani at the Kamjani Stadium in Çegran, North Macedonia on Thursday.
The match, which kicked off at 17:30 local time, was the first pre-season test for both Albanian-Macedonian clubs as they build towards their respective league campaigns — Arsimi in the Macedonian First League and Kamjani in the Second League.
How it unfolded
Arsimi started brightly and took an early lead, catching the Kamjani defence off guard inside the opening minutes. According to a report from Sporti Sot (Burhan Musliu), the visitors struck first and looked in control during the early exchanges.
Kamjani responded well, however, and were awarded a penalty which they converted to level the score at 1-1. The equaliser shifted the momentum briefly, but Arsimi regained control before half-time to take a lead into the break.
The second half saw Arsimi extend their advantage with further goals, eventually running out 4-2 winners. Kamjani managed a second consolation goal but could not mount a full comeback.
The turning point
The penalty that brought Kamjani level at 1-1 could have been a platform for the home side, but Arsimi's quick response — retaking the lead before half-time — proved decisive. Managers Burhan Emurllahu (Kamjani) and Vildan Saliju (Arsimi) used the fixture to rotate squads and assess new signings, as confirmed by info7.mk's preview the day before.
What it means
For Arsimi, this is a positive start to pre-season against a Second League opponent. Pre-season friendlies at this stage are about building fitness and integrating new arrivals, and Saliju will be encouraged by the four-goal return. Kamjani, meanwhile, have work to do defensively but showed attacking intent by scoring twice.
Both clubs continue their pre-season programmes in the coming weeks ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Key performers
No official player-of-the-match was named for this friendly, but Arsimi's attack — which scored four goals away from home — will have caught the eye. The early goal and the quick response after Kamjani's equaliser demonstrated the visitors' composure.
Sources
- Sporti Sot / Burhan Musliu (Facebook, 16 July 2026): "Arsimi fiton 4-2 ndaj Kamjanit në ndeshjen e parë kontrolluese"
- info7.mk (15 July 2026): "Nesër në stadiumin e Kamjanit ndeshje kontrolluese KF Kamjani – KF Arsimi"
- Flashscore.com: Match record — Kamjani 2-4 Arsimi, 16 July 2026
- Instagram / Open-TV (16 July 2026): Match highlights — "Kamjani-Arsimi 2-4"