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Sharjah 24
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah to face Singapore's Lion City in AFC Champions League 2
Pursuing the first title Sharjah aims to secure its first title of the season under the guidance of Romanian coach Cosmin Olăroiu, who is preparing to take over the UAE national team. Having missed out on the ADNOC Professional League title and the President's Cup, the Asian title has become their primary goal to end the season on a high note. Key players The team relies on standout players, including Kaio Lucas, who has scored five goals and provided three assists in the tournament, and Luan Martins Pereira, the team's top scorer with five goals and two assists. Training focus According to the club's official website, the team conducted a focused training session yesterday, fueled by ambitions to write a new chapter in the club's history. Sharjah topped Group C in the group stage with 13 points and advanced through the knockout rounds, defeating Al-Hussein Jordan on penalties in the Round of 16, and overcoming Al-Ahly in the quarterfinals by the same method. They secured their spot in the final by defeating Al-Taawoun of Saudi Arabia 2-1 on aggregate in the semifinals. Lion City sailors' momentum On the other hand, Lion City enters the final with high spirits after winning the Singapore League title last week, marking their second local title since 2021. They topped Group F with 10 points, advanced past Muangthong United in the quarterfinals, and eliminated Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the semifinals, beating Sydney FC 2-1 on aggregate. New format of the tournament This edition of the tournament is the first in the history of the AFC Champions League 2 under its new format, featuring several prominent teams from the continent. It aims to enhance continental competition and provide an additional platform for Asian clubs to achieve regional success.
Emirates 24/7
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Emirates 24/7
UAEFA contracts Romanian coach for two years
The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) has announced that Romanian coach Cosmin Olăroiu will take over the national team in the upcoming period. The association noted in its statement that the Romanian coach has signed a contract with the national team for a duration of two years, until 2027. The UAE national team is currently in third place in Group A of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with 13 points after Uzbekistan (17 points). Iran leads with 20 points. Olăroiu's primary task will be to lead the UAE's quest for a World Cup place, via two vital fixtures in the summer. The UAE national team will face Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in the final matches of the qualifiers on 5th and 10th June respectively. Olariou has emerged as the standout candidate after guiding Sharjah to the AFC Champions League Two final. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Dubai Eye
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Cosmin Olăroiu appointed coach of UAE football team
The UAE Football Association has appointed Cosmin Olăroiu as the national team's Head Coach, it was announced on Saturday. The Associated said it signed a two-year contract with Romanian national Olăroiu. The new appointment comes less than a month after the team's former coach, Paulo Bento, was sacked just a day after the UAE's AFC World Cup qualifier victory against North Korea. Bento's backroom staff were also dismissed. Olăroiu has coached a series of decorated clubs in the region, including Al Hilal, Al Sadd, Al Ain, and Al Ahli. He has been coaching the Sharjah football team since 2021 after returning from his post in Jiangsu Suning under the Chinese Super League, where they won the Super League title for the first time in the club's history. He also guided Sharjah to the AFC Champions League Two final. The UAE national team is currently in third place in Group A of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with 13 points after Uzbekistan (17 points). Iran leads with 20 points. The UAE national team will face Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in the final matches of the qualifiers on 5th and 10th June respectively.
Al Etihad
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
UAEFA contracts Romanian coach for two years
19 Apr 2025 14:41 ABU DHABI (WAM)The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) has announced that Romanian coach Cosmin Olăroiu will take over the national team in the upcoming association noted in its statement that the Romanian coach has signed a contract with the national team for a duration of two years, until UAE national team is currently in third place in Group A of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with 13 points after Uzbekistan (17 points). Iran leads with 20 primary task will be to lead the UAE's quest for a World Cup place, via two vital fixtures in the UAE national team will face Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in the final matches of the qualifiers on 5th and 10th June respectively. Olariou has emerged as the standout candidate after guiding Sharjah to the AFC Champions League Two final.
Sharjah 24
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah faces Al Taawoun in AFC Champions League 2 Semi-Final
Final Preparations Underway Sharjah will wrap up its training session today at the match venue, with coach Cosmin Olăroiu expected to finalise an attacking strategy to overcome the first-leg setback. After losing the first leg 1-0, Sharjah needs to win by at least two goals to advance. Sharjah's Journey Recapped Sharjah reached the semi-finals after finishing at the top of Group C with 13 points. In the Round of 16, they narrowly defeated Jordan's Al-Hussein Irbid, winning 1-0 in the first leg and losing 1-0 in the return match, before advancing 3-0 on penalties. In the quarter-finals, they faced Shabab Al Ahli, drawing 1-1 in both legs and progressing with a 5-4 victory in the penalty shootout. Al Taawoun's Road to Semi-Final Al Taawoun advanced from Group B with 15 points. In the Round of 16, they triumphed over Qatar's Al Wakrah after two 2-2 draws, securing a spot in the next round with a 4-3 win on penalties. In the quarter-finals, they overcame Iran's Tractor Sazi, finishing with a 0-0 draw in the first leg and a 2-2 draw in the second, before winning 4-2 on penalties. Eastern Zone Update In the Eastern Zone semi-final of AFC Champions League 2, Singapore's Lion City Sailors defeated Sydney FC 2-0 last week. The winner of that matchup will face the victor of the Sharjah vs. Al Taawoun tie in the final.
