 In his first match in charge, Kukësi fall at Zeqir Ymeri Stadium to Partizani Tirana by losing 0–1.Duro won his match as a coach four days later, however, leading Kukësi into a 1–0 away win against Flamurtari Vlorë.He won the Albanian Cup in his first season in charge, after defeating Laçi on penalties on 22 May 2016.