Prahova's Amateur Football Team Triumphs in Cupa Regiunilor

AJF Prahova has made history by winning the prestigious Cupa Regiunilor, an exclusive tournament for amateur footballers organized by FRF. This victory not only showcases the talent and dedication of Prahova's team but also secures their spot to represent Romania in the upcoming UEFA Regions’ Cup.

The tournament, held at the Centrul Național de Fotbal Buftea at the end of last week, saw Prahova's team defeat Ilfov in the semifinals with an impressive score of 4-1. They continued their remarkable performance in the finals, triumphing over Neamț with a stunning 4-0 victory.

With this win, Prahova will participate in the intermediate phase of the UEFA Regions’ Cup 2026/27, where they will compete against regional teams from Poland, Turkey, and Azerbaijan in a mini-tournament. Each team will play one match against the others in their group, with only the group winner advancing to the final tournament reserved for the best eight regions in Europe.

The squad of Prahova is composed of talented players from various local clubs, including Răzvan Nicolae from CS Aricești Nedelea, as well as several members from ACSDP Cornu, CSO Boldești-Scăeni, CS Unirea Urlați, and more. Coaches Iulius Mărgărit and Dragoș Mihalache have guided this promising team to success, reflecting the hard work and commitment of everyone involved.

As they prepare for the challenges ahead in the international arena, the pride of representing Romania will undoubtedly inspire the team to strive for excellence on the continental stage.