On Sunday, April 19, Dukagjini picked up a big win in the Kosovo Super League, defeating Gjilan 3-2 away.
In this match, Dukagjini's Gjilan player, Dienit Isufi, shone, scoring a beautiful goal from distance, for the second goal of the Klina team in this match.
Isufi is one of Dukagjini's key players this season, putting in good performances and showing great form.
The 23-year-old is highly regarded at the Klina club, as he has almost always been a starter under the direction of three coaches this season, starting from Ismet Munishi, Ndue Përgjokaj and now Arsim Thaqi.
So far, Isufi has scored four goals in the Kosovo Super League and provided two assists, while he also has one goal in the Kosovo Cup.
Isufi has spoken about The Express newspaper about his current form, his transfer to Dukagjini, as well as his time at Drita, where he grew as a footballer.
"Normally, my work and dedication are showing results and I'm in very good shape, but there's still work to do, we hope for even better," he initially said to Express.
"Family, teammates, who stay close to me and support me in every match," he added, revealing what inspires him throughout.
Dienit Isufi has already been transferred to Klina for a little over a year, having previously been part of Drita.
The youngster joined Drita's first team in January 2022, in a supporting role, while for one year (from August 2022 to June 2023), he was loaned to Kika in the First League.
"It was very difficult, as Drita raised me in every age group, up to the first team, where I had many good moments," Isufi told Express, when he spoke about his departure from Drita.
"[My time at Drita] has had a positive impact on my personal and professional development, I am grateful for the opportunity given," he added.
But, he was happy with his decision to leave in search of minutes, as he found the opportunity to show his skills at Dukagjini.
"The moment the transfer [to Dukagjini] took place, I felt very good because we know that Dukagjini gives young players a chance to show themselves and I needed this," he said.
Next, Isufi explained what convinced him to accept Dukagjin's offer.
"I was convinced by the club's good intentions in developing young players and for me it was an opportunity for my greatest development as a professional player and for this reason I joined the Dukagjini club," he said.
The 23-year-old revealed that he immediately adapted to Klina, and says that he is satisfied with the city of Klina.
"I am very pleased with the environment, with all the people around the club, my teammates and the city of Klina," said Isufi.
Isufi also expressed his objectives with Dukagjin for this edition of the competitions.
"My objectives with the Dukagjini jersey are to triumph in the Kosovo Cup and compete in European competitions," he added.
Dieniti indicated that there are other offers, but that he is not currently considering them.
"Normal like any young person, we hope for a future abroad, somewhere in Europe, while as far as offers are concerned, there have been some, but it's still too early to talk about them," he concluded.
Dienit Isufi was awarded the "Star of the Week" award by the Kosovo Football Federation, after his performance in the match against Gjilan.
Isufi and Dukagjini will return to action this Wednesday, April 22, for the return match of the Kosovo Cup against Balkan.
The team led by Arsim Thaqi defeated the team from Suhareka 3-0 in the first match, and thus having one foot in the final - where it could play against Llapi or Ferizaj, with the first match going to Ferizaj (2-1).
Meanwhile, in the Kosovo Super League, Dukagjini is in sixth place in the table, with 38 points, five more than Llapi who is in eighth – a position that sends them into a tie./Express newspaper/
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