PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Football’s newest country is hoping to be the surprise package of the World Cup qualifiers, just a few months after gaining FIFA membership.
Kosovo became a UEFA member in May, joined FIFA a week later and was fast-tracked into 2018 World Cup qualifying.
It earned a credible 1-1 draw in Finland last month in its competitive international debut and is looking to spring more surprises against Croatia and Ukraine, even if coach Albert Bunjaki believes the European Championship in 2020 is a more realistic target.
Kosovo plays Croatia on Thursday in Albania’s northern city of Shkodra as it has …read more
Source: KXAN
