Sylejman Selimi shared a remarkable account during the Frontal program on T7, revealing a dual life as both a footballer and a combatant. Gazeta Express detailed this confession on April 2nd, 2026, at 6:36 PM. The former General Staff Commander of the UÇK, Sylejman Selimi, disclosed a specific incident from 1993.
He explained how he, alongside Adem Jashari and a group of companions, embarked on a mission. Selimi detailed utilizing a minibus to collect Adem, Sahit, Saminë, Fadil Kodra, and Ilaz Kodra. “We had a minibus, I went and picked up Adem, Sahit, Saminë, Fadil Kodra and Ilaz Kodra,” Selimi explained.
“From there we started…we all went armed.” This narrative highlights a period where Selimi simultaneously pursued his passion for football and his role as a soldier. The recollection provides a unique perspective on the complexities of that era, involving figures like Adem Jashari within the UÇK’s operations.
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I found this incredibly moving and thought-provoking.
Upon my return, I obtained Adem Jashari’s possessions and swapped the soccer cleats. Sylejman Selimi narrates a tale of his concurrent roles as a player and a soldier.