About KF Besa

KF Besa Kavajë is an Albanian professional football club based in Kavajë, founded on 25 October 1925. The club competes in the Kategoria e Parë, the second tier of Albanian football, and plays its home games at Besa Stadium, which holds around 8,000 spectators. Its nickname is Verdhezinjtë (“the Yellow‑Blacks”).

Throughout its history Besa has experienced periods of success and recognition. During the late 1960s and early 1970s the club reached Albanian Cup finals and entered European competition, including the 1972–73 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup where they progressed past Fremad Amager before being eliminated by Hibernian. The club also qualified for the 2007–08 UEFA Cup and the Intertoto Cup following strong domestic cup runs.

Besa has won the Albanian Cup twice, finishing as runners‑up on several other occasions, and has produced notable players who represented Albania internationally. The club remains an important part of football culture in Kavajë and continues to compete in Albania’s national leagues.