These are the new Albania jerseys 2016/17, the Albanian national team’s new uniforms for Euro 2016 and other international games in the 16/17 season. The strips have been made by Italian firm Macron, with whom the national federation have inked a six year contract running till 2021.
Albania, coached by Gianni de Biasi, made history by qualifying for Euro 2016- their first major football tournament, and pipped the likes of Serbia and Denmark to secure an automatic spot behind group winners Portugal. Their most recognisable player is their veteran skipper Lorik Cana, who has plied his trade for the likes of PSG, Marseille, Sunderland and Lazio in the past and is currently with FC Nantes.
Another noteworthy name is exciting youngster Elseid Hysaj, the Napoli defender, who became his country’s most expensive player following his transfer to Stadio San Paolo
Macron have unveiled three new kits- red home, white away and black third. Continue reading