Zahir Pajaziti Stadium

Zahir Pajaziti Stadium

Stadiumi Zahir Pajaziti (Albanian)
Location	Podujevë, Kosovo
Coordinates	42.905073°N 21.19489°E / 42.905073; 21.19489
Owner	Municipality of Podujevë
Operator	KF Llapi
Capacity	3,312
Field size	105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd)
Surface	Grass
Scoreboard	LED
Construction
Renovated	2015–2016, 2017–2018
Tenants
KF Llapi

Zahir Pajaziti Stadium (Albanian: Stadiumi Zahir Pajaziti) is a football stadium in Podujevë, Kosovo. It is currently used for football matches by KF Llapi in the Kosovo Superleague. The stadium holds about 3,000 people.^[1] The stadium is named after Zahir Pajaziti, the Kosovo Liberation Army founder and commander.

History

The Zahir Pajaziti Stadium, located in Podujevë, Kosovo, is a notable football stadium primarily used for the home matches of the local football club, KF Llapi. The stadium is named after Zahir Pajaziti, a prominent figure in the Kosovo Liberation Army who is celebrated as a national hero for his role in the Kosovo War.

The stadium has undergone various renovations and expansions to meet the requirements for hosting larger crowds and improving facilities for players and spectators. It has become an important venue for local football events and is symbolic of the region's cultural and sporting life.

Over time, the Zahir Pajaziti Stadium has grown not only as a sporting venue but also as a symbol of local pride and remembrance of Kosovo's struggle for independence. The stadium stands as a tribute to Zahir Pajaziti and his contribution to Kosovo's history.

Key deails

The Zahir Pajaziti Stadium is located in the city of Podujevo, Kosovo, and serves as the home stadium for the football club KF Llapi. Here are the key details:

1. Capacity: The stadium has a seating capacity of around 3,500 spectators, making it suitable for local matches and some smaller-scale international games and club qualifiers in UEFA.

2. Surface: The stadium features a Natural Grass surface.

3. Renovations: Over recent years, the stadium has undergone renovations to meet modern standards, including improvements to the seating areas, pitch quality, and spectator facilities.

4. Named After: The stadium is named after Zahir Pajaziti, a prominent figure and commander in the Kosovo Liberation Army, honoring his contributions to Kosovo’s independence.

5. Location: It is centrally located in Podujevo, serving as a key sporting venue for the region.

The stadium plays an important role in the development of football in Kosovo, regularly hosting KF Llapi’s home matches and regional competitions.

References

1. ffk (2019-08-13). "Stadiumi 'Zahir Pajaziti'" (in Albanian). Retrieved 2023-08-31.