The Romanian Cosmin Olăroiu, 55 years old, known as a very successful coach in the Arab world, continues to impress in the United Arab Emirates, at the helm of Al Sharjah, the leader of the championship.
Cosmin Olăroiu PHOTO Facebook Al Sharjah
Al Sharjah lost today, score 0-1, to Al Wahda, in the quarter-finals of the United Arab Emirates League Cup, but the qualification for the semi-finals is to be decided in the second leg over 6 days, on the ground of Oli’s team. Al Sharjah had a goal disallowed by VAR for offside in the 11th minute.
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The hosts scored the winning goal in the 85th minute through the Cameroonian Wamba. Nigerian Philip Otele, brought from CFR Cluj, played 68 minutes at Al Wahda. The African has no goals for his new team.
In the championship, Al Sharjah shines: they lead with 27 points from 10 stages, 4 points above Al Ahli Dubai and 8 points above Al Nasr. Today’s opponent, Al Wahda, is in 4th place, with 18 points. Last round, Al Sharjah won 2-0 at home against Al Wahda.
In today’s match against Al Wahda, Oli showed off the figure he has been working on lately. The Romanian technician took up karate and managed to lose more kilograms compared to the time when he was active in China or with other formations in the Arab space.
Oli, photo up to date PHOTO Facebook Al Sharjah
Oli, in great form PHOTO Facebook Al Sharjah
Oli, a few months ago
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The Arabs have no intention of letting Olăroiu leave the team. Al Sharjah club officials are very satisfied with the performances achieved by “Oli” and want to propose an extension to his contract, which expires in the summer of 2025.
Al Sharjah wants to offer Cosmin Olăroiu a new contract valid until the end of the 2025-2026 season, with an annual salary worth 5 million dollars, according to Sport.ro.
Cosmin Olăroiu has been coaching the Sharjah team since November 2021 and, since then, he has managed to achieve remarkable results.
