| Kupa e Shqipërisë | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Albania |
| Teams | 44 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Egnatia |
| Runners-up | Kukësi |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 50 |
| Goals scored | 141 (2.82 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Bekim Balaj Bobby Clement Bruno Gomes Mamady Oulare Jurguens Montenegro (3 goals each) |
The2023–24 Albanian Cup (Albanian:Kupa e Shqipërisë) was the seventy-second season ofAlbania's annual cup competition, theAlbanian Cup. There were 44 participating teams.[1] The winners qualified for the2024–25 UEFA Conference League first qualifying round.
Egnatia were the defending champions, and retained their title after defeatingKukësi 1–0 in thefinal. It was the club's second Albanian Cup title overall.
| Kategoria Superiore The 10 clubs of the2023–24 season | Kategoria e Parë Twelve clubs of the2023–24 season | Kategoria e Dytë Twenty-two clubs of the2023–24 season |
Teams will enter the competition at various stages, as follows:
| Phase | Round | Clubs remaining | Clubs involved | From previous round | Entries in this round | First leg | Second leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First stage | Preliminary round | 44 | 8 | none | 8 | 27 September 2023 | |
| Round of 64 | 40 | 32 | 4 | 28 | 17 & 18 October 2023 | ||
| Round of 32 | 24 | 16 | 16 | none | 6 December 2023 | ||
| Second stage | Round of 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 24 January 2024 | |
| Quarter-finals | 8 | 8 | 8 | none | 20 & 21 February 2024 | 5 & 6 March 2024 | |
| Semi-finals | 4 | 4 | 4 | none | 3 April 2024 | 24 April 2024 | |
| Final | 2 | 2 | 2 | none | 14 May 2024 | ||
A total of eight teams fromKategoria e Dytë competed in this round, four of which advanced.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Iliria (III) | 2−0 | Adriatiku (III) |
| Murlani (III) | 2−2 (a.e.t.)(8−7p) | Gramshi (III) |
| Shkumbini (III) | 2−1 | Albanët (III) |
| Delvina (III) | 3−0 | Maliqi (III) |
| 28 September 2023 | Iliria | 2−0 | Adriatiku | Redi Maloku Stadium,Fushë-Krujë |
| 15:00CEST | Stafa Villarreal | Report | Referee: Armir Qaushi |
Iliria advanced to theround of 64.
| 27 September 2023 | Murlani | 2−2 (a.e.t.) (8−7p) | Gramshi | Barbullush Stadium,Barbullush |
| 15:00CEST | Markaj Djepaxhia | Report | Latifi Do Nascimento | Referee: Gerard Çokaj |
Murlani advanced to theround of 64.
| 27 September 2023 | Shkumbini | 2−1 | Albanët | Shkumbini Stadium,Peqin |
| 15:00CEST | Teqja Xhelili | Report | Dumoye | Referee: Rigert Zeneli |
Shkumbini advanced to theround of 64.
Delvina advanced to theround of 64.
A total of 32 teams (4 winners from the preliminary round, 14 teams fromKategoria e Dytë, 12 teams fromKategoria e Parë and 2Kategoria Superiore teams) competed in this round, 16 of which advanced to the second round.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bylis (II) | 4−1 | Murlani (III) |
| Kastrioti (II) | 3−2 | Shkumbini (III) |
| Skënderbeu (I) | 3−0 | Delvina (III) |
| Dinamo City (I) | 3−0 | Iliria (III) |
| Flamurtari (II) | 2−0 | Luftëtari (III) |
| Tomori (II) | 1−0 | Shënkolli (III) |
| Korabi (II) | 4−0 | Devolli (III) |
| Apolonia (II) | 4−0 | Naftëtari (III) |
| Luzi 2008 (II) | 3−2 | Butrinti (III) |
| Besa (II) | 3−2 | Sopoti (III) |
| Lushnja (II) | 3−0 | Labëria (III) |
| Burreli (II) | 1−1 (a.e.t.)(5−4p) | Valbona (III) |
| Oriku (III) | 2−0 | Pogradeci (III) |
| Turbina (III) | 4−0 | Veleçiku (III) |
| Besëlidhja (III) | 0−3 | Elbasani (II) |
| Tërbuni (III) | 2−4 | Vora (II) |
| 18 October 2023 | Bylis | 4−1 | Murlani | Adush Muça Stadium,Ballsh |
| 13:30CEST | Oulare Hodo | Report | Lekaj | Referee: Klajdi Qendraj |
Bylis advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Kastrioti | 3−2 | Shkumbini | Redi Maloku Stadium,Fushë-Krujë |
| 13:30CEST | Gjinaj Diamanti | Report | Nexha Sejdini | Referee: Besnard Kaimi |
Kastrioti advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Skënderbeu | 3−0 Awarded | Delvina | Skënderbeu Stadium,Korçë |
| 13:30CEST | Report |
Skënderbeu advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Dinamo City | 3−0 | Iliria | Kompleksi Sportiv FC Dinamo,Arbanë |
| 13:30CEST | Silva Marku | Report | Referee: Ervin Kotemelo |
Dinamo City advanced to theround of 32.
| 17 October 2023 | Flamurtari | 2−0 | Luftëtari | Flamurtari Stadium,Vlorë |
| 13:00CEST | Beqja Di Estefano | Report | Referee: Olsi Sokoli |
Flamurtari advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Tomori | 1−0 | Shënkolli | Tomori Stadium,Berat |
| 13:30CEST | Beçka | Report | Referee: Xhulio Agolli |
Tomori advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Korabi | 4−0 | Devolli | Kamëz Stadium,Kamëz |
| 13:30CEST | Marku Nuri Kryemadhi | Report | Referee: Gerard Çokaj |
Korabi advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Apolonia | 4−0 | Naftëtari | Loni Papuçiu Stadium,Fier |
| 13:30CEST | Kaçanolli Umejiego | Report | Referee: Erjon Bylykbashi |
Apolonia advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Luzi 2008 | 3−2 | Butrinti | Luz i Vogël Stadium,Luz i Vogël |
| 13:30CEST | Çuçka Hoxha Treni | Report | Mërkuri Çulli | Referee: Geisi Velçani |
Luzi 2008 advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Besa | 3−2 | Sopoti | Kompleksi Sportiv Egnatia,Lekaj |
| 13:30CEST | Shehu Ajazi Xhabrahimi | Report | Goçi | Referee: Egli Spahiu |
Besa advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Lushnja | 3−0 | Labëria | Fusha e Plugut, Plug |
| 13:30CEST | Preknicaj Gega | Report | Referee: Kristi Hoxha |
Lushnja advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Burreli | 1−1 (a.e.t.) (5−4p) | Valbona | Liri Ballabani Stadium,Burrel |
| 13:30CEST | Muriel | Report | Mziu | Referee: Ditmir Grimci |
| Penalties | ||||
Burreli advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Oriku | 2−0 | Pogradeci | Orikum Stadium,Orikum |
| 13:30CEST | Bunkhoev Owusu | Report | Referee: Rigert Zeneli |
Oriku advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Turbina | 4−0 | Veleçiku | Nexhip Trungu Stadium,Cërrik |
| 13:30CEST | Gjoka Stafa Karaj Hysa | Report | Referee: Besmir Lesaj |
Turbina advanced to theround of 32.
| 17 October 2023 | Besëlidhja | 0−3 | Elbasani | Brian Filipi Stadium,Lezhë |
| 13:00CEST | Report | Rami Clement Melo | Referee: Ermal Gryka |
Elbasani advanced to theround of 32.
| 18 October 2023 | Tërbuni | 2−4 | Vora | Ismail Xhemali Stadium,Pukë |
| 13:30CEST | Filipi Tabaku | Report | Fejzulla Tafa Qardaku | Referee: Mario Shabanaj |
Vora advanced to theround of 32.
The 16 winning teams from the first round competed in the second round, 8 of which advanced to the round of 16.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bylis (II) | 2−2 (a.e.t.)(3−2p) | Vora (II) |
| Kastrioti (II) | 2−3 | Elbasani (II) |
| Skënderbeu (I) | 4−0 | Turbina (III) |
| Dinamo City (I) | 2−0 | Oriku (III) |
| Flamurtari (II) | 2−0 | Burreli (II) |
| Tomori (II) | 0−3 | Lushnja (II) |
| Korabi (II) | 2−2 (a.e.t.)(5−4p) | Besa (II) |
| Apolonia (II) | 2−1 | Luzi 2008 (II) |
| 6 December 2023 | Bylis | 2−2 (a.e.t.) (3−2p) | Vora | Adush Muça Stadium,Ballsh |
| 13:00CET | Ruçi Kibe | Report | Qardaku Vrapi | Referee: Daniel Vrapi |
| Penalties | ||||
Bylis advanced to theround of 16.
| 6 December 2023 | Kastrioti | 2−3 | Elbasani | Redi Maloku Stadium,Fushë-Krujë |
| 13:00CET | Çela Marinaj | Report | Clement Hoxhaj | Referee: Sokol Bebja |
Elbasani advanced to theround of 16.
| 6 December 2023 | Skënderbeu | 4−0 | Turbina | Skënderbeu Stadium,Korçë |
| 13:00CET | Merlim Muharem Ajine | Report | Referee: Erald Demiraj |
Skënderbeu advanced to theround of 16.
| 6 December 2023 | Dinamo City | 2−0 | Oriku | Kompleksi Sportiv FC Dinamo,Arbanë |
| 13:00CET | Goudiaby Andoni | Report | Referee: Ervin Kotemelo |
Dinamo City advanced to theround of 16.
| 6 December 2023 | Flamurtari | 2−0 | Burreli | Flamurtari Stadium,Vlorë |
| 13:00CET | Zogaj Mrdja | Report | Referee: Olti Çela |
Flamurtari advanced to theround of 16.
| 6 December 2023 | Tomori | 0−3 | Lushnja | Tomori Stadium,Berat |
| 13:00CET | Report | Ismailaj Ayinde Tabaku | Referee: Bekris Dragusha |
Lushnja advanced to theround of 16.
| 6 December 2023 | Korabi | 2−2 (a.e.t.) (5−4p) | Besa | Korabi Stadium,Peshkopi |
| 13:00CET | Boçka Geci | Report | Deliu Balla | Referee: Blerim Ziri |
Korabi advanced to theround of 16.
| 6 December 2023 | Apolonia | 2−1 | Luzi 2008 | Loni Papuçiu Stadium,Fier |
| 13:00CET | Nwatsock | Report | Pjetri | Referee: Ardit Merdanaj |
Apolonia advanced to theround of 16.
| Round of 16 | Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||||||||||
| Kukësi | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Elbasani | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kukësi (p) | 0 | 1 | 1 (5) | ||||||||||||||||
| Partizani | 1 | 0 | 1 (3) | ||||||||||||||||
| Partizani | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Apolonia | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kukësi | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Tirana | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Teuta | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Skënderbeu | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teuta | 0 | 1 | 1 (5) | ||||||||||||||||
| Tirana (p) | 0 | 1 | 1 (6) | ||||||||||||||||
| Tirana | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Korabi | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kukësi | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Egnatia | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laçi | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dinamo City | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laçi | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Egnatia | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Egnatia | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lushnja | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Egnatia (a.e.t.) | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Vllaznia | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Erzeni | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bylis | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Erzeni | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Vllaznia (a.e.t.) | 1 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| Vllaznia | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Flamurtari | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
The round of 16 matches were played between the eight winners from the second round and clubs seeded 1–8 in the2022–23 Kategoria Superiore.
| 24 January 2024 | Partizani | 3−1 | Apolonia | Arena e Demave,Tirana |
| 13:00CET | Skuka Hadroj Mensah | Report | Harizaj | Referee: Emanuela Rusta |
Partizani advanced to thequarter finals.
| 24 January 2024 | Tirana | 3−0 | Korabi | Selman Stërmasi Stadium,Tirana |
| 13:00CET | Lulaj Latifi Hoxhallari | Report | Referee: Ermis Çelaj |
Tirana advanced to thequarter finals.
| 24 January 2024 | Egnatia | 2−0 | Lushnja | Egnatia Arena,Rrogozhinë |
| 13:00CET | Medeiros Gjata | Report | Referee: Ditmir Grimci |
Egnatia advanced to thequarter finals.
| 24 January 2024 | Vllaznia | 4−0 | Flamurtari | Loro Boriçi Stadium,Shkodër |
| 17:00CET | Balaj Mala Alivoda Boshnjaku | Report | Referee: Laver Alla |
Vllaznia advanced to thequarter finals.
| 24 January 2024 | Laçi | 1−0 | Dinamo City | Laçi Stadium,Laç |
| 13:00CET | Janku | Report | Referee: Klodian Shahini |
Laçi advanced to thequarter finals.
| 24 January 2024 | Teuta | 2−0 | Skënderbeu | Niko Dovana Stadium,Durrës |
| 17:00CET | Daci Arifi | Report | Referee: Erjon Bastari |
Teuta advanced to thequarter finals.
| 24 January 2024 | Kukësi | 1−0 | Elbasani | Redi Maloku Stadium,Fushë-Krujë |
| 13:00CET | Rashiti | Report | Referee: Kreshnik Cjapi |
Kukësi advanced to thequarter finals.
| 24 January 2024 | Erzeni | 2−1 | Bylis | Elbasan Arena,Elbasan |
| 13:00CET | Kahrimanović Mihana | Report | Kibe | Referee: Erjon Bylykbashi |
Erzeni advanced to thequarter finals.
The quarter-final matches were played between clubs advancing from the round of 16.
| 21 February 2024 | Erzeni | 2−1 | Vllaznia | Egnatia Arena,Rrogozhinë |
| 13:30CET | Asani Kacbufi | Report | Smajli | Referee: Erjon Bastari |
| 6 March 2024 | Vllaznia | 6−1 (a.e.t.) | Erzeni | Loro Boriçi Stadium,Shkodër |
| 17:00CET | Mala Balaj Gomes | Stojanović | Referee: Orlando Kuka |
Vllaznia advanced to thesemi finals.
| 20 February 2024 | Teuta | 0−0 | Tirana | Niko Dovana Stadium,Durrës |
| 17:00CET | Report | Referee: Kreshnik Cjapi |
| 6 March 2024 | Tirana | 1−1 (a.e.t.) (6−5p) | Teuta | Elbasan Arena,Elbasan |
| 13:30CET | Latifi | Peposhi | Referee: Olsid Ferataj | |
| Penalties | ||||
Tirana advanced to thesemi finals.
| 21 February 2024 | Laçi | 0−1 | Egnatia | Laçi Stadium,Laç |
| 13:30CET | Report | Aleksi | Referee: Dorjan Maletaj |
| 5 March 2024 | Egnatia | 3−1 | Laçi | Egnatia Arena,Rrogozhinë |
| 13:30CET | Montenegro Aleksi | Report | Myrta | Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti |
Egnatia advanced to thesemi finals.
| 20 February 2024 | Kukësi | 0−1 | Partizani | Kukës Arena,Kukës |
| 13:30CET | Report | Taipi | Referee: Indrit Myrtja |
| 5 March 2024 | Partizani | 0−1 (a.e.t.) (3−5p) | Kukësi | Arena e Demave,Tirana |
| 17:00CET | Report | Hasaj | Referee: Laver Alla | |
| Penalties | ||||
Kukësi advanced to thesemi finals.
The two-legged semi-finals were played between clubs advancing from the quarter-finals.
| 3 April 2024 | Kukësi | 2−0 | Tirana | Kukës Arena,Kukës |
| 15:00CEST | Mingos Solodovnicov | Report | Referee: Kreshnik Cjapi |
| 24 April 2024 | Tirana | 1−0 | Kukësi | Arena Kombëtare,Tirana |
| 18:00CEST | Deliu | Report | Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 3 April 2024 | Egnatia | 1−0 | Vllaznia | Egnatia Arena,Rrogozhinë |
| 15:00CEST | Medeiros | Report | Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 24 April 2024 | Vllaznia | 1−1 (a.e.t.) | Egnatia | Loro Boriçi Stadium,Shkodër |
| 18:00CEST | Alivoda | Report | Montenegro | Referee: Juxhin Xhaja |
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vllaznia | 3 | |
| Elbasani | |||
| Vllaznia | |||
| Bylis | |||
| Egnatia | |||
| 6 | Egnatia | 2 | |
| Apolonia | |||
| Dinamo City | |||
| Sopoti | |||
| Vora | |||
| Vllaznia | |||
| Egnatia | |||
| Kastrioti | |||
| Bylis | |||
| Korabi | |||
| Lushnja | |||
| Tirana | |||
| Apolonia | |||
| Apolonia | |||
| Vora | |||
| Skënderbeu |