Bnei Eilat Targets Top Coaches After Kobi Refua's Departure
Two days after Kobi Refua's tenure as professional manager ended, Israeli fifth-tier club Bnei Eilat is actively pursuing replacements. The club is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Ofer Fabian, a former Maccabi Haifa figure, who is considered the leading candidate to succeed Refua. Another potential candidate mentioned is Moti Ivanir.
Refua's departure from Bnei Eilat was earlier than anticipated, despite signing a three-year contract reportedly worth NIS 400,000 per season, which also included a car, fuel card, and hotel accommodation. The club had brought in significant players for its league level, including Gidi Kanyuk, Gil Yitzhak, and Ofek Fishler, with the explicit goal of elevating Eilat to Israel's top football leagues.
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