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Meir Cohen Appointed Head Coach of Bnei Eilat Football Club
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Meir Cohen has been named head coach of Bnei Eilat football club, joining the team’s professional management to lead their bid for promotion to the Premier League. Cohen, a former goalkeeper with a long career including Bnei Sakhnin, expressed excitement and dedication to the club’s success.
- 01Meir Cohen appointed head coach of Bnei Eilat on July 30, 2026.
- 02Cohen previously coached Hapoel Arara and M.S. Daburiyya.
- 03He played professionally from 1999 to 2018, notably with Bnei Sakhnin.
- 04Cohen retired from playing at age 46 after a lengthy career.
- 05He joins alongside professional manager Kobi Refua to push for Premier League promotion.
- 06Cohen expressed strong motivation and commitment to the club and fans.
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