Albania call for Cana
Tuesday, May 27, 2003
Article summary
Lorik Cana has been called up by Albania for the first time for next month's two qualifiers.
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Promising young Paris Saint-Germain FC prospect Lorik Cana has been called up by Albania for the first time for next month's UEFA EURO 2004™ qualifiers.
Two trips
The 19-year-old Cana has been named in a 23-man squad by coach Hans-Peter Briegel. Albania travel to the Republic of Ireland on 7 June before moving on to Switzerland four days later.
Dede in
Also in the squad are Nevil Dede, despite having surgery on his knee three weeks ago, while defender Elvin Beqiri has also been named despite a foot problem. Albania are third in Group 10, three points behind leaders Switzerland.
Albania squad
Strakosha, Beqaj, Lika, Dabulla, Beqiri, Çipi, Aliaj, Fakaj, Dede, Duro, Hasi, Lala, Murati, Skela, Bellaj, Shkëmbi, Dragusha, Cana, Tare, Rraklli, Bushaj, Myrtaj, Bogdani.