About KF Elbasani

KF Elbasani was a professional Albanian football club based in Elbasan, originally formed in 1929 through the merger of two local teams. The club competed in various tiers of Albanian football and played its home matches at the Elbasan Arena, a venue with a capacity of around 12,500 spectators. Throughout its history, the team underwent multiple name changes, including Urani Elbasan, Bashkimi Elbasanas, KS Elbasani, Puna Elbasan, and Labinoti Elbasan during the communist era before becoming KF Elbasani after the fall of communism.

In its sporting history, KF Elbasani won the Albanian National Championship twice (in 1983–84 and 2005–06), along with Albanian Cup and Supercup honours. The club also participated in European competition qualifiers, including appearances in the Champions League and UEFA Cup qualifying rounds, though without progressing to the later stages.

In 2022, the club was dissolved after its final season competing in the Kategoria e Dytë (third tier of Albanian football). Following financial and organizational changes, a new club under the name AF Elbasani was later established by the local municipality to continue the city’s football tradition.