Who is Kopic's surprise at the match between Dinamo and CFR » He went through the FCSB academy
Article by Alexandru Stanciu – Published Monday, 09 March 2026, 20:06 / Updated Monday, 09 March 2026 20:06
With a grueling batch of injuries ahead the last stage of the Superliga regular seasonZeljko Kopic had to call on a player from his second team DinamoAndreas Matteo N'Giuwu, a defensive midfielder aged just 17, who is on the bench for the away match with CFR Cluj.
Andreas Matteo N'Giuwu arrived at Dinamo's second team last summer, with its establishment, which currently operates in League 3. Previously, the young midfielder with Congolese origins on his father's side also played at FCSB's academy.
Andreas Matteo N'Giuwu, Kopic's surprise at Dinamo, evolved at FCSB's academy
Andreas Matteo N'Giuwu has been called up for the first time by Zeljko Kopic in the senior squad, given the problems facing the Dinamo coach.
N'Giuwu, who has Congolese origins on his father's side, plays as a defensive midfielder. Previously, he also went through the academy of rival FCSB.
In an interview with FC Player TV a year ago, N'Giuwu stated that he admires two teams: Barcelona and FCSB.
The starting team sent by Zeljko Kopic for the match with CFR Cluj
Dinamo (4-3-3): Epassy – Sivis, Boateng, Stoinov, Opruț – Cîrjan, Gnahore, Cr. Mihai – Soro, Al. Pop, Armstrong
Reserves: Roșca, Din Licaciu, Musi, Milanov, Mazilu, Tarbă, M. Toader, Duțu, Ikoko, Țicu, Andreas Matteo N'Giuwu
Dinamo closes the regular season in the Super League in Cluj, against CFR, a duel that we will see two more times in the play-offs. Before this stage, Dinamo occupies the 4th place in the Superliga, with 52 points, having a two-point lead over FC Argeș and CFR Cluj. However, the formation coached by Zeljko Kopic can reach the 3rd place, in case of success.
