For the first time ever, FC Oleksandriya finished second in the Ukrainian Premier League, earning a silver medal and a place in the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League. The club’s rise from early‑2000s financial collapse to today’s surprise challenger highlights a remarkable turnaround under coach Volodymyr Sharan. Their achievement comes amid the toughest period in Ukrainian football since the 2022 invasion, offering a glimmer of hope for the sport’s future.
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