After the 0:0 draw in Macedonia, Shkendija will be looking to grab at least one away goal with the hope of advancing to the second round of the UEFA Europa League qualifications.
Borche Manevski set to sign with Vardar
After not being able to secure a transfer with an abroad team, Borche Manevski has opted to return to Macedonia and sign a contract with Vardar.
Macedonian internationals performances
Agim Ibraimi scored the game winner to help Maribor win the Slovenian Super Cup, Mario Gjurovski added another goal for Muangthong United, Gligor Gligorov assisted for Tampines, while Filip Ivanovski debuted for Astana.
Edin Nuredinoski moves to FC Bakı
Goalkeeper Edin Nuredinoski will continue his career in Azerbaijan with FC Bakı.
Good debut for Fazli under Marco van Basten
Samir Fazli compiled a goal and an assist in the first friendly of the summer for Heerenveen under new manager Marco van Basten.
UEFA EL: Birkirkara – Metalurg 2:2
Metalurg opened their European campaign with a 2:2 draw away to Birkirkara in Malta.
UEFA EL: Renova – Libertas 4:0
Renova, as expected, won convincingly against San Marino side Libertas in the first qualification round of the UEFA Europa League.
Bari secures Ristovski on loan from Parma
After much speculation, the new team for Stefan Ristovski will be Serie B side Bari who receives the player on loan from Parma.
Dimitrija Lazarevski included in best foreigners team in Kazakhstan
Dimitrija Lazarevski has been honored for his play with Astana by being included in the team of best foreigners who play in Kazakhstan’s league.
Preview: UEFA EL – Today’s matches
After Shkendija’s opening match against Portadown, Metalurg and Renova start their European campaigns today.