Skopje, 16 March 2025 (MIA) - With great pain and immense sorrow we would like to share that our footballer, Andrej Lazarov, is among the victims of the tragic fire that occurred in Kochani during the night, FC Shkupi said in a post on Facebook.

“As the heroic soul that he was, Lazarov lost his life trying to help others save themselves from the fire,” the football club said.

The club said Lazarov’s heroic act will remain in their memory as a testimony to his noble character and big heart. 

“This is an immense loss for our club, for his teammates and the entire football community. Words are powerless to describe the pain we feel at this moment,” FC Shkupi said.

The club offered condolences to Lazarov’s family and his close ones.

According to the latest official information, the deadly blaze in a nightclub in Kochani claimed the lives of 59 people and left 155 injured.

The Football Federation of Macedonia has decided to postpone all of Sunday’s matches in the wake of the devastating fire.

Photo: FC Shkupi