Mourning in Romanian football. Ștefan Zofei, former president from Extensiv Craiova, extinguished
Article by Romeo Ene – published Wednesday, October 08, 2025, 09:55 / Updated Wednesday, October 08, 2025 09:56
Ștefan Zofei, the former leader from Extensiv Craiova, died on Tuesday, at 72. Zofei was president at Electroputere and Extensive Craiova during 1990-2000.
The sad news was announced by Oltenia TV. The inanimate body was deposited at the chapel of the Church in Valea Roșie, and the funeral will take place on Thursday, at the Ungureni cemetery.
Ștefan Zofei died, former leader at Extensiv Craiova in the period 1990-2000
“Ştefan Zofei, a former leader to the teams Electroputere Craiova and Extensiv Craiova, ceased today at the age of 72. The inanimate body was deposited this evening at the chapel of the Church in the Red Valley, and the funeral will take place on Thursday, at the Ungureni cemetery,” Oltenia TV announced.
Ştefan Zofei was leading both at Electroputere, the team from Valea Roşie, as well as at Extensiv Craiova, the team of the brothers Nicu and Eugen Mihăilescu.
Zofei was president when Steaua transferred Mirel Rădoi from Electroputere, in 2000.
Electroputere is the former club of consecrated footballers in Romanian football: Mirel Rădoi, Ionel Dănciulescu, Gabi Popescu, Florin Șoavă, Adrian and Sabin Ilie.
Ştefan Zofei brought Claudiu Răducanu to Electroputere, at 16, from CSS Craiova.
I went to Sichitiu, I was arguing with him, telling him not to take the streets off the street when we have a golden child. Those who were making bad jokes with him came to play on the street, and he played in Primera Division.
I do not regret that I took him to Steaua. Only Piţi had eyes for him and did not deceive.
– Ștefan Zofeiabout Claudiu Răducanu, for Freedom
In 2004 he was installed as a sports director at FC University Craiova. He was awarded in 2010 at the LPF Gala for the entire activity in football.
