The ex-president of the football team Nistru Otaci Vasile Traghira died at the age of 67. He founded the team from northern Moldova that distinguished itself in the internal competition, IPN reports.

Nistru won Moldova’s Cup in 2005 and for six times won the National Division. The team from Otaci the last time competed in the National Division in the 2012-2013 season, when it finished last. At the end of the season, Nistru was disbanded due to financial problems.

Vasile Traghira during many years also served as the mayor of Otaci.