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Nimrod Kostika Emerges as Leading Candidate for Bnei Eilat Head Coach
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First reported by Mako · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
Nimrod Kostika is the leading candidate to become head coach of Bnei Eilat, with negotiations ongoing amid personal considerations. He has a strong history with Kobi Refua, the club's professional manager, who will make the final decision.
- 01Nimrod Kostika is the primary candidate for Bnei Eilat's head coach role.
- 02Kostika previously coached Hapoel Hadera in the Israeli Premier League.
- 03Negotiations face challenges including Kostika's potential weekly relocation to Eilat.
- 04Kostika and Kobi Refua have a strong professional history as coach and assistant.
- 05Several coaches have offered to join Bnei Eilat's new project after recent signings.
- 06Kobi Refua holds the final decision on the coaching appointment.
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