The Albanian Football Federation led by Armando Duka has published a detailed announcement on the organization of red and black fans in Warsaw for the match against Poland, but instead of clarifying the situation, it seems to have added even more confusion. On paper, everything seems organized: gathering points, dedicated entrances, security rules and transportation advice. But in practice, the main problem of Albanian fans remains unresolved, tickets.
Despite a long list of instructions, the AFF has not provided any concrete information on:
- Ticket distribution method
- Access to them
- Solving technical problems
- What happens in case of missing tickets or system errors?
At a time when many fans have traveled or plan to travel to Poland, the lack of this information is essential and creates great uncertainty. The AFF's announcement focuses on organizational details such as:
- Stadium entrances
- Prohibitions for objects
- Safety rules
But there is a lack of simple and practical guidance for the average fan:
- There is no clear map of the stadium
- There are no simple step-by-step instructions, no emergency information or help contacts.
- Instead of clarity, we have a long text that leaves many questions unanswered.
The Albanian Football Association (AFH) warns of the risk of clashes between hooligans and advises fans to avoid isolated areas and even not to carry national symbols outside the stadium.
But these warnings are not accompanied by:
- Recommended safe areas
- Concrete movement plan for fans
- Assistance from Albanian organizers
This makes the situation even more unclear for fans who are in a foreign city. In an event as important as a play-off match, this approach risks turning a football celebration into a stressful experience for red and black fans./ ZËRI