CS Dinamo București kicks off Liga 2 campaign under coach Ionuț Chirilă

CS Dinamo București opened its Liga 2 season with a 2‑1 victory over CS Afumaţi on 1 August 2026. Coach Ionuț Chirilă, returning after a five‑year hiatus, praised his young squad while delivering colourful remarks, telling defender Radu Balcă “Te dau afară! Ai auzit?” and declaring “eu sunt hrana presei”.

The match marked the first senior‑team appearance for several academy players, and Chirilă emphasized the need for physical resilience, noting that the team would “cădea fizic” after a strong first half.

Parallel to the on‑field performance, Dinamo’s new stadium project in the Ștefan cel Mare area remains a focal point. President Ionuț Popa asserted that the club “a îndeplinit toate obligațiile” and that the National Investment Company must now resolve financing issues to keep the 2028 completion target. Former player Ionuț Lupescu publicly urged the authorities to “dea drumul la treabă” on the stalled works.

Overall, Dinamo’s return to the second division combines a renewed coaching approach, a focus on youth development, and ongoing efforts to complete a modern 26 217‑seat stadium.