KF Memaliaj is an Albanian football club based in the town of Memaliaj. The club was founded in 1947 and plays its home matches at the Karafil Çaushi Stadium, which has a capacity of 1,500 [1]. The club is owned by the Bashkia Memaliaj (the municipal government) [1].
As of the 2025/26 season, Memaliaj competes in the Kategoria e Tretë, the third tier of Albanian football, placed in Group B alongside Gramozi, Albpetrol, Skrapari, Tepelena, Osumi, Përmeti, Turbina, Teuta B and Apolonia B, according to the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) [2]. The club had been promoted to the Kategoria e Dytë for the 2024/25 season after finishing first in its Kategoria e Tretë group the previous year, but was relegated after that campaign [3].
Design and History
Reliable public information describing the current KF Memaliaj crest in detail was not found in the sources reviewed for this article. The club’s Wikipedia entry documents its founding, stadium, ownership and competitive record, but does not provide a visual description of the emblem or its colors [1]. The official FSHF pages covering the club’s league participation likewise do not describe the crest [2].
Because no authoritative source documenting the emblem’s appearance, designer, or redesign history was located, the specific colors, shapes, and symbolism of the current crest cannot be verified here. Any description of the badge as a shield in black, indigo, red, gray and white should be treated as unconfirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was KF Memaliaj founded?
The club was founded in 1947 [1].
Where does KF Memaliaj play its home matches?
The club plays at the Karafil Çaushi Stadium in Memaliaj, which has a capacity of 1,500 [1].
Which league does KF Memaliaj currently compete in?
For the 2025/26 season, the club is listed in Group B of the Kategoria e Tretë, Albania’s third division, per the FSHF [2].
Who owns KF Memaliaj?
The club is owned by the Bashkia Memaliaj, the municipal government of Memaliaj [1].
