Suleiman Danladi Inspires Pogradeci To Victory In Albanian Super Cup

Suleiman Danladi Inspires Pogradeci To Victory In Albanian Super Cup

Ibrahim Lateef

Suleiman Danladi, the 23-year-old Nigerian midfielder was at his best two days ago as Pogradeci defeated arch-rivals Luftëtari 2-0 to claim the Albanian Super Cup.

Danladi, who plays both as a defensive midfielder and central midfielder, provided a crucial assist during the match and controlled the tempo from the heart of midfield, delivering an outstanding all-around performance.

The victory adds to Danladi’s growing reputation, following an impressive debut season with Pogradeci.

His consistent man-of-the-match performances last season were instrumental in helping the club secure promotion from the Kategoria e Dytë (third division) to the Kategoria e Parë (second division).

Reflecting on the Super Cup triumph, Danladi credited his team’s hard work and outlined their ambitions for the new season.

 "Winning the match was a huge moment for us, especially against a strong rival like Luftëtari. It shows how far we’ve come as a team. Now, our focus shifts to the new season—we want to build on this victory and push for promotion to the top-flight league. That’s the ultimate goal, and I believe we have the quality and determination to achieve it."

Danladi’s versatility and leadership in midfield have been crucial to Pogradeci’s recent success, and with this Super Cup victory, the team enters the new season with high confidence.

With his sights set on helping Pogradeci achieve back-to-back promotions, Danladi’s journey in Albanian football continues to gather momentum.