What temporary becomes permanent: Roman Zulu, who replaced Shlomi Dora as the temporary coach of Hapoel Afula, has been signed as the team’s coach for the next year and a half. The agreement comes in the wake of the chain of successes the coach has had since taking office. An official statement from the club reads: “Hapoel Afula Football Club is proud and happy to announce the extension of the contract of the team’s coach, Roman Zulu, for the next year and a half.”
Club manager Ami Asaig said: “The appointment of Roman for a year and a half was requested and not necessarily because of the results. We are pleased with the drastic change that Roman brought with his professional team in such a short period. As one who ran the youth department for many years, there is no greater pride for us “Than seeing the resident lead the adult group. We believe Roman is the right man for us.”
Team coach Roman Zulu said: “I thank the team management for trusting me. As someone who grew up in the club’s youth department and as a city resident it’s an exciting day for me. No one wants to be more successful than me and I’m sure together with the professional team and great players. For a quiet season. “