Tifozat Kuq e Zi (the Red and Black Fans/Supporters) was formed on (December 25, 2003) by Albanians from all-over Ethnic Albania and the Diaspora to support the Albanian National Football team. We are proud to bring together and unite Albanians, from Ethnic states and territories including, the Republic of Albania, the Republic of Kosova, FYROM, Montenegro, and Greece in support of those man and women that represent the Albanian National Flag or those that aspire to do so in any sport. We have a strong presence in most European countries and beyond, wherever there is a strong Albanian Diaspora (U.S.A. and Australia). We continually pursue all activities and methods that advance Albanian sport anywhere in the world.

Tifozat Kuq e Zi and its members are independent of any political interference in any form. All of our funds, financial and otherwise abide by this rule as well. We cooperate and remain open to further cooperation with other groups, associations or individuals on issues related to the development of sport in general.

It is worth to note, TKZ is responsible for achieving quite a feat in the worldwide record-breaking display of the Albanian National Flag during the singing of the Albanian National Anthem in the Albania vs. Ukraine game on February 9, 2005. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9W__va-HVY
The flag is large 103.5 x 35 meters and weighs around 360kg. The flag is under the patronage of the Jashari Family, of Prekaz, Republic of Kosova since February 16, 2008 for their ultimate sacrifice and contribution to the Independence of Kosova.

Our motto is “O sa mire me qene shqiptar” which means “It’s good to be an Albanian”. The motto has been adopted in many songs, most prominently in Albanian by Etno Engjujt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQYT1XjxkVQ and
O Sa Mire Qe Jam Shqiptar by Gezim Nika. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFU_5pTSXH0

Our history has had its bad moments as well. Our first martyr, Gramoz Palushi (RIP) was killed by Greeks in Greece while he was celebrating the Albania 2 Greece 1 game victory. The game was played in Qemal Stafa National Football Stadium in Tirana, Albania on September 4, 2004, the first game for the FIFA WC2006 qualifications. Greece was fresh European champion and was playing the first tournament qualification game as such. For more, please watch this award-wining documentary by Gledis Bica:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RizC68ce2ig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15N2rwAZHhY

Of course, the “democratic” Greeks enjoyed a different treatment when celebrating in Portugal their victory over the same Portugal.

For more information on the above, you may have the honor to contact Tifozat Kuq e Zi at info@tifozatkuqezi.com