Comoros will face Kosovo on Monday, 9 June 2025, in a rare international friendly match to be played at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina.
The match kicks off at 8:00 p.m. French local time (9:00 p.m. in Comoros) and will be broadcast live on the official Facebook page of Kosovo’s national broadcaster, RTKLive.
This encounter marks a significant milestone for the Comorian national team, as it will be their first-ever match against a European opponent at the senior level, whether in an official competition or a friendly.
The game offers a unique opportunity for head coach Stefano Cusin and his squad to gain valuable international experience ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers scheduled for September, where they will take on Mali and the Central African Republic.
Although the timing coincides with the ongoing COSAFA Cup in South Africa, where the senior team is competing, Cusin is using this friendly as a platform to test new talent.
Several uncapped players have been handed their first call-ups and are expected to feature prominently in the match. Among them are Amal Boura of AS Monaco, Mohafidh Ahamada from Red Star, and Mroivili Raouf of Villefranche.
Their inclusion reflects the coaching staff’s focus on long-term squad development and depth-building ahead of more competitive fixtures later in the year.
One notable absentee from the squad is midfielder Zaydou Youssouf, who was forced to leave the camp due to personal matters.
While his absence will be felt, the match still serves as a valuable trial for emerging players and a chance for Cusin to evaluate his tactical options against a non-African style of play.
The venue for the fixture, the Fadil Vokrri Stadium, is a symbolic site in Kosovo’s football landscape. Named after the late football icon and former Kosovo Football Federation president, the stadium has hosted many significant matches for the Balkan nation and stands as a proud emblem of its footballing rise.
For Comoros, the match serves more than just a preparatory role; it represents a moment of growth and ambition.
The Coelacanths have made significant strides in recent years, both regionally and continentally, and now seek to assert themselves on the global stage by testing their capabilities against European opposition.
Kosovo, meanwhile, will be keen to use the match to fine-tune their setup and assess their own player pool, particularly with UEFA Nations League and European qualification campaigns on the horizon.
While the fixture may carry no points or tournament implications, the competitive spirit remains high, as both teams aim to make the most of the June international window.
With live coverage available via RTKLive’s Facebook page, fans from both nations — and broader international football audiences — will be able to follow this historic encounter in real time.
For Comoros, a promising team eager to leave a mark on the global football scene, this match is more than a friendly — it is a statement of intent.
