Bnei Eilat Targets Top Candidates to Replace Departing Professional Director
Two days after Kobi Refua's departure from Bnei Eilat, the Liga Bet club is actively pursuing candidates to fill the professional director role. The club is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Ofer Fabian, a former Maccabi Haifa figure, who is considered the leading contender to succeed Refua. Another potential candidate being considered is Moti Ivanir.
Kobi Refua's tenure ended earlier than anticipated, despite signing a three-year contract valued at NIS 400,000 per season, which also included a vehicle, fuel card, and hotel accommodation. The team had attracted significant players for Liga Bet standards, such as Gidi Kanyuk, Gil Yitzhak, and Ofek Fishler, with the explicit goal of elevating Eilat to Israel's top football leagues.
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