The match between Albania and Finland will bring an emotional moment for the red-and-black fans. Before the start of the match at “Air Albania”, the Albanian Football Federation will organise a special ceremony for Armando Sadiku, who will receive the final applause as a player for the Albanian national team.
The Albanian striker will be honoured for the contribution he has made over the years in the red jersey, at a ceremony where FSHF President Armand Duka is expected to be present as well.
Sadiku remains one of the most distinctive names in the history of Albanian football, as his name is inseparably linked to one of the greatest moments of the national team. On 19 June 2016, at the European Championship in France, he scored the historic goal in the 1-0 win over Romania, giving Albania its first success in a European Championship final-stage tournament.
His journey with the national team began in 2012 and ended in 2023. During this period, the striker made 39 appearances and scored 12 goals. At Euro 2016, Sadiku started in all three group-stage matches, while his goal against Romania forever placed him in the history of Albanian football.
His career included experiences in several European championships, but also in Bolivia and India. However, the peak undoubtedly remains his adventure with Albania in France.