Sad news hit the Macedonian football community as Shkëndija informed of the passing of its assistant coach Agron Memedi, aged 45.

photo: KF Shkëndija Tetovo

Memedi was a well known former left back who had a successful career playing for Shkëndija (youth), Renova and Metalurg (168 league matches in total with 12 goals scored and 15 matches in the Europaen Cups with 1 goal scored). He made one appearance for the Macedonian national team and once was unused sub. He was born in Tetovo on 08 December 1980. He won the 1.MFL in the season 2009/10 with Renova, while with Metalurg he won the Macedonian Cup in 2011.

So far the reasons for his death remain unknown.

“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the news of the death of Agron Memedi, a member of the coaching staff and former player of our club. Today our club lost one of its people, a man who was part of the red and black family, first as a football player, and then as a member of the coaching staff. In these difficult times, our thoughts and prayers are with the Memedi family, his loved ones, and all those who knew and loved Agron. He will forever remain part of our family,” Shkëndija announced.