President Awards 'Honor of Nation'Â to Prominent Goalkeeper Maliqati
President of the Republic, Ilir Meta appreciated Saturday the distinguished former goalkeeper of “Partizani†and National Team, Sulejman Maliqati with “Honor of Nation†decoration.
During a solemn ceremony on Maliqati’s 92 birthday, President Meta gave the high title under motivation: "For the valuable contribution, talent and extraordinary personality, as one of the most famous goalkeepers in the history of Albanian football, legend of all times."
In his speech, the Head of State underlined that Maliqati is one of the most famous goalkeepers in the history of Albanian football. President Meta also wished long life and good health to the former goalkeeper as he pointed out that the latter is a role model for the younger generations.
“The most cordial wishes, with long life and full health, dear Professor Maliqati! Always strong, an example for the younger! Maliqati is one of the most famous goalkeepers in the history of Albanian football, an indisputable legend of all times, inspiration and example for many generations of sportsmen, who entered the world of sports and reached success, inspired by the model of his mastery. The well-known goalkeeper of Partizan and National team in the years 1949-1965 is one of the living icons of Albanian football with a sports career started with the Besa of Kavaja team.
Professor Maliqati is the treasure of the so unforgettable memories and emotions of the Albanian football that reminds us of the greatest goalkeepers of the world history of sports. Better than anyone else, his talent was known and continues to be reminded by every player that came in front of his goal, as he was invincible and triumphant over the most impossible shots for any other goalkeeper. Sulejman Maliqati is winner of 7 champion titles and 4 Albanian cupsâ€, highlighted the President of Albania.