 The following year, Skënderbeu strongly fought to retain their title, but only finished as runners-up once again to KF Tirana, with Samsuri being the club's top goalscorer that season with seven goals.In the next two championships held prior to World War II, Skënderbeu finished in fourth place in both years under manager Qemal Omari.The club ceased operations between 1938 and 1945 due to World War II, as there were no official tournaments held in Albania.