Gjilani secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Prishtina in a Kosovo Superliga clash on February 22, 2026. The solitary goal proved decisive in a match where Gjilani's defensive resilience earned them three valuable points at home. The key moment arrived midway through the first half when a well-worked team move was finished calmly by the Gjilani striker. Prishtina pushed for an equalizer in the second half, creating several promising opportunities, but were repeatedly denied by the home goalkeeper, who delivered a standout performance. The match was also notable for a controversial VAR check that upheld the goal, dismissing offside claims from the visiting bench. This result provided a significant boost to Gjilani's league position, moving them closer to the top half, while Prishtina's ambitions were dented by the away defeat. The Prishtina manager lamented his team's wastefulness in front of goal in his post-match comments.