News from North Macedonia: First Division Clubs Brera Strumica and Brera Tiverija Strengthen Their Squads for the Spring Championship Following the Men’s and Women’s Winter 2024-25 Transfer Window
Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) has announced new player signings for its North Macedonian portfolio clubs, Brera Strumica (men's team) and Brera Tiverija (women's team), following the winter 2024-25 transfer window. The men's team added eight players, including international talents from Gambia, Bosnia, Gabon, and Mali, along with local Macedonian players. Notable signings include Fodey Travali, Dragan Bilbia, and Fahd Nzengue.
The women's team, currently leading their league as 'winter champions,' strengthened their squad with two key additions: Christine Nafula, a 33-year-old Kenyan forward with international experience, and Danche Karpuzovska, a 22-year-old local talent from Strumica. These signings reflect the clubs' strategy of developing player pathways from Africa and Eastern Europe while building competitive squads with diverse international talent.
Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) ha annunciato nuovi ingaggi di giocatori per i suoi club della Macedonia del Nord, Brera Strumica (squadra maschile) e Brera Tiverija (squadra femminile), a seguito della finestra di trasferimenti invernale 2024-25. La squadra maschile ha aggiunto otto giocatori, tra cui talenti internazionali provenienti da Gambia, Bosnia, Gabon e Mali, insieme a giocatori locali macedoni. Tra gli ingaggi più significativi ci sono Fodey Travali, Dragan Bilbia e Fahd Nzengue.
La squadra femminile, attualmente in testa alla loro lega come 'campionesse invernali', ha rafforzato il proprio organico con due aggiunte chiave: Christine Nafula, un'attaccante keniota di 33 anni con esperienza internazionale, e Danche Karpuzovska, un talento locale di 22 anni proveniente da Strumica. Questi ingaggi riflettono la strategia dei club di sviluppare percorsi per i giocatori provenienti dall'Africa e dall'Europa orientale, costruendo squadre competitive con talenti internazionali diversificati.
Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) ha anunciado nuevos fichajes de jugadores para sus clubes en Macedonia del Norte, Brera Strumica (equipo masculino) y Brera Tiverija (equipo femenino), tras la ventana de transferencias de invierno 2024-25. El equipo masculino ha incorporado a ocho jugadores, incluidos talentos internacionales de Gambia, Bosnia, Gabón y Mali, junto con jugadores locales macedonios. Los fichajes destacados incluyen a Fodey Travali, Dragan Bilbia y Fahd Nzengue.
El equipo femenino, actualmente líder de su liga como 'campeonas de invierno', ha fortalecido su plantilla con dos adiciones clave: Christine Nafula, una delantera keniata de 33 años con experiencia internacional, y Danche Karpuzovska, un talento local de 22 años de Strumica. Estos fichajes reflejan la estrategia de los clubes de desarrollar caminos para los jugadores provenientes de África y Europa del Este, mientras construyen plantillas competitivas con talento internacional diverso.
브레라 홀딩스 PLC (Nasdaq: BREA)는 북마케도니아 포트폴리오 클럽인 브레라 스트루미차 (남자 팀)와 브레라 티베리야 (여자 팀)의 새로운 선수 영입을 발표했습니다. 2024-25 겨울 이적 창구 이후로, 남자 팀은 감비아, 보스니아, 가봉, 말리 출신의 국제적인 재능을 포함하여 총 8명의 선수를 추가했습니다. 주요 영입 선수로는 포데이 트라발리, 드라간 빌비아, 파흐드 은젱게가 있습니다.
여자 팀은 현재 리그에서 '겨울 챔피언'으로 선두를 달리고 있으며, 크리스틴 나풀라(33세, 케냐 출신 공격수)와 단체 카르푸조프스카(22세, 스트루미차 출신의 지역 재능)라는 두 명의 핵심 선수를 영입하여 팀을 강화했습니다. 이러한 영입은 아프리카와 동유럽 출신 선수들의 경로를 개발하는 클럽의 전략을 반영하며, 다양한 국제적 재능으로 경쟁력 있는 팀을 구성하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.
Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) a annoncé de nouvelles recrues pour ses clubs du portefeuille en Macédoine du Nord, Brera Strumica (équipe masculine) et Brera Tiverija (équipe féminine), suite à la fenêtre de transfert d'hiver 2024-25. L'équipe masculine a ajouté huit joueurs, dont des talents internationaux en provenance de Gambie, de Bosnie, du Gabon et du Mali, ainsi que des joueurs locaux macédoniens. Parmi les recrues notables figurent Fodey Travali, Dragan Bilbia et Fahd Nzengue.
L'équipe féminine, actuellement en tête de sa ligue en tant que 'championnes d'hiver', a renforcé son effectif avec deux ajouts clés : Christine Nafula, une attaquante kényane de 33 ans avec une expérience internationale, et Danche Karpuzovska, un talent local de 22 ans originaire de Strumica. Ces recrutements reflètent la stratégie des clubs de développer des parcours pour les joueurs en provenance d'Afrique et d'Europe de l'Est tout en construisant des équipes compétitives avec des talents internationaux diversifiés.
Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) hat neue Spielertransfers für seine nordmazedonischen Portfolio-Clubs Brera Strumica (Männermannschaft) und Brera Tiverija (Frauenmannschaft) nach dem Winter-Transferfenster 2024-25 angekündigt. Die Männermannschaft hat acht Spieler verpflichtet, darunter internationale Talente aus Gambia, Bosnien, Gabun und Mali, sowie lokale mazedonische Spieler. Zu den bemerkenswerten Verpflichtungen gehören Fodey Travali, Dragan Bilbia und Fahd Nzengue.
Die Frauenmannschaft, die derzeit als 'Wintermeister' in ihrer Liga führt, hat ihren Kader mit zwei Schlüsselverpflichtungen verstärkt: Christine Nafula, eine 33-jährige kenianische Stürmerin mit internationaler Erfahrung, und Danche Karpuzovska, ein 22-jähriges lokales Talent aus Strumica. Diese Verpflichtungen spiegeln die Strategie der Clubs wider, Spielerpfade aus Afrika und Osteuropa zu entwickeln, während sie wettbewerbsfähige Kader mit vielfältigen internationalen Talenten aufbauen.
- Brera Tiverija women's team currently leads the league as 'winter champions'
- Strategic expansion of international talent pool with players from multiple countries
- Strengthening of both men's and women's squads with experienced players
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The Brera Strumica team against Pelister in the Macedonian First Football League, on February 16, 2025
Dublin, Ireland and Strumica, North Macedonia, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the winter 2024-25 transfer window, Brera Holdings PLC’s (Nasdaq: BREA) portfolio clubs in North Macedonia, Brera Strumica and Brera Tiverija, are pleased to announce several exciting signings that they believe will strengthen their squads ahead of the spring championship. These additions reflect the clubs' ongoing commitment to player development and the expansion of their talent pathways, particularly from Africa and Eastern Europe.
Brera Strumica (Men’s Team)
- Fodey Travali (Midfielder) – A 23-year-old former youth national team player for Gambia, with experience in Cyprus, Turkey, and Estonia
- Dragan Bilbia (Defender) – A 22-year-old Bosnian defender, formerly with Radički Srem and Rudar Prijedor, and a youth international for Bosnia
- Fahd Nzengue (Forward) – A 24-year-old Gabonese forward with experience in Slovenia’s first and second divisions
- Hadji Drame (Right Wing) – A 24-year-old Mali-born winger with a history in Estonia, Georgia, and Armenia
- Filip Mihailov (Midfielder/Attacker) – A 26-year-old versatile player with experience in North Macedonia and Austria, returning to Brera Strumica for the spring season
- Zoran Ivanovski (Wing) – A 24-year-old winger with experience in North Macedonia's top leagues, returning to Brera Strumica for the spring season
- Hristijan Jankuloski (Defender) – A 23-year-old Macedonian defender with previous experience in Australia and Macedonia
- Mihail Milevski (Midfielder/Defender) – A 22-year-old versatile player from Bitola, North Macedonia, joining from FK Novaci in North Macedonia
Brera Tiverija (Women’s Team)
- Christine Nafula (Forward) – A 33-year-old Kenyan forward with extensive experience in Africa, Europe, and Turkey, bringing international flair to Brera Tiverija’s attack
- Danche Karpuzovska (Midfielder/Forward) – A 22-year-old from Strumica, returning after playing for ZFK Plackovica, ZFK Vardar, and ZFK Ljuboten
Brera Tiverija’s women’s team is currently top of the league and proudly holds the title of "winter champions," showcasing their strength and determination. The team expects the addition of Nafula and Karpuzovska to further solidify their already impressive squad as they aim to maintain their position at the top in the spring.
Both Brera Strumica and Brera Tiverija are proud to continue developing player pathways from Africa and Eastern Europe, reinforcing their commitment to building competitive squads with diverse international talent. These new signings are expected to bring fresh energy and expertise, positioning the teams for a successful second half of the season.
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