the neutral stadium of Niko Dovana Stadium thanks to a Ndikumana brace. The match was played at Niko Dovana Stadium due to reconstruction of the field of Qemal Stafa Stadium. Four days later, Endrit Idrizaj agreed terms with Apolonia Fier to join them on loan until the end of the season. February On 4 February, Tirana went against Apolonia Fier in the first leg of the Albanian Cup quarter-final; Apolonia surprised by scoring twice in the first half, however the goals from Morina and Karabeci held Tirana to a draw. Four days later, Tirana won 0–1 away against Vllaznia Shkodër thanks to an Elis Bakaj strike in the 91st minute to help Tirana to regain the first place. On 14 February, Tirana recorded its fifth consecutive league victory by beating Elbasani 2–0 at Redi Maloku Stadium thanks to the Sefa and Bakaj goals. On 18 February, in the returning leg of Albanian Cup quarter-final, Tirana won easily 3–0 away to progress in the next round with the aggregate 5–2. Following this win, for Tirana would come a series of negative results such as the 3–0 away loss to Laçi. March Tirana kicked off March by losing 1–0 against Skënderbeu Korçë. On 8 March, Tirana returned to the winning ways by defeating the title contenders Kukësi 2–0 at Niko Dovana Stadium thanks to the goals of Tomislav Bušić and Gjergji Muzaka, who scored for the first time since his return to the club. However, this win did not bring joy to the team as they lost the postponed Capital Derby for the second consecutive time against Partizani Tirana; the Red Bulls won 2–1. The team's goalkeeper Stivi Frashëri criticised too much after the match, where also the coach Gugash Magani declared that Frashëri can not cope with such pressure match. Tirana ended the third phase of championship by taking a goalless draw with the struggling side Teuta Durrës. Tirana started the fourth and the last phase on strong fashion, winning 2–0 at Apolonia with the goals of Morina and Muça. April The month started on 4 April with a 1–2 away win over Flamurtari Vlorë with the goals scored by Muça and Bušić. Four days later, in the first leg of Albanian Cup semi-final, Tirana was unable to break the fortitude of Laçi as they drew 0–0 at Qemal Stafa Stadium in front of more than 2,000 fans. In the next