Article by Eduard Apostol – Published on Sunday, 08 March 2026, 15:05 / Updated on Sunday, 08 March 2026 15:05
Ovidiu Stângă, 53 years old, hopes that Craiova University will win tonight in Grant and, at the same time, fight for the double championship – the Romanian Cup.
Ovidiu Stângă, 53 years old, has been working in Qatar since 2020, at the most successful group in this country, at Al-Sadd. The Oltean has been a coach at the club's academy for a long time.
The technician also watches from a distance what is happening in the Romanian Superliga. In particular, how is Craiova University doing. Which he sees capable of fighting for the event. Tonight, in Giulesti, from 20:00, Rapid duels with Juve, in a confrontation that will be repeated in the play-off for the supreme trophy.
Ovidiu Stângă about Craiova University: “It sits well on the flanks and has strikers of caliber for Romania”
“I want Craiova to win, but I'm a little afraid. The 6-point games are starting, even if this is more of a dress rehearsal for what's to come in the play-offs.
Ovidiu Stângă was part of the Golden Generation of the tricolors, participating in two World Cups and one European
According to what I have seen lately, Craiova is good on the flanks and has strikers of caliber for the Romanian championship. Honestly, I haven't seen Rapid, I don't know how and what he plays. I understand that she is among the contenders, considering the ranking and the results.
I would like the level of the good match in Giulesti to be a good one, not a passing one. There are many details that can influence the result. In such a duel, any error can be charged.
The difference was not constantly made by any Craiova player, but by the strength of the team with some individual flashes”, commented Ovidiu Stângă from Doha in an intervention for Gazeta Sporturilor.
Ovidiu Stângă believes that Craiova University can fight for the event this spring
The Oltean is of the opinion that the Juves can fight for the event. The university is qualified for the semifinals of the Romanian Cup, after 3-1 with CFR Cluj in the quarters. Craiova will play in the semifinals in the Capital against Dinamo. A contender for the title for Olteni in the Superliga.
“It is possible that the Oltenians will fight for the event. With chances to win on both fronts. Craiova also has a good bench, the team is balanced, it can play with great strength in both competitions. I believe in this team,” said the former coach of the Juves.
In recent days, the situation in Qatar has calmed down. From Friday, the weekend practically started, it's also Ramadan. I can say that it has been normal days for a while. And we are waiting for news from the ministry
Ovidiu Stângă, Al-Sadd Academy coach
