Department of Security and Integrity: Opening a procedure for violation of the integrity of the Kozuf – Bashkimi match | FFM

About
based on information received and actions taken regarding the competition
between FC Kozuf and FC Bashkimi, the Department of Security and Integrity at
The Football Federation of Macedonia (FFM) is initiating proceedings before
The Disciplinary Committee due to well-founded suspicion of violation of integrity
in the match played on May 6, 2025. 

The procedure
opens against: S. G. – FC Kozuf, P.G. – FC Kozuf, B.K.
– FC Kozuf, B.D.  – FC Kozuf, J.P. – FC Kozuf, K.S.
FC Kozuf, N.S. – FC Kozuf, FC Kozuf;

The procedure
is based on the written statements received so far and the relevant information submitted
documentation and data from the listed persons (coaches, players, officials)
of the club), as well as from the competition officials (referees, delegate,
controller of judges, safety commissioner).

In
written, handwritten statements, some of the football players
point to specific individuals who they claim gave instructions or orders in
regarding the outcome of the match. 

In parallel,
The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office - Gevgelija through the Ministry of Internal Affairs
(MoI) requested the submission of all documentation related to
the match from the 28th round in the Second MFL, due to conducting an investigative procedure in
within the framework of its legal competences.

We note
that the procedure currently concerns the listed persons and entities, but
it may be extended to other persons and entities if in
additional information is provided during the further course of the procedure or
evidence pointing to their involvement. 

The case
is not closed and the Department of Security and Integrity continues to be active
checking all relevant aspects related to the competition.

FFM
and the Department of Security and Integrity remain firmly committed to protecting
the integrity of the competition and will continue to cooperate fully with all
competent institutions to fully clarify the case.