Omer Karime Ali Riza (born 8 November 1979) is a football coach and former player who is the manager of EFL Championship club Cardiff City. A forward, Riza signed for Arsenal and West Ham United, making one substitute appearance for Arsenal in the League Cup only.

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Omer Riza was named Cardiff City's First Team Manager in December 2024. Omer began his career in football as a player within Arsenal’s youth setup, making his senior debut for the club in 1998.

Jan 31, 2025 · An independent Regulatory Commission has imposed a three-match touchline ban, £3,500 fine and warning on Cardiff City’s Omer Riza for misconduct at their EFL Championship fixture against Swansea City on Saturday 18 January. It was alleged that he acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner around the 92nd minute and following his dismissal.

Dec 5, 2024 · Cardiff City have appointed interim boss Omer Riza as manager on a contract until the end of the season. The former Watford coach has been in charge since Erol Bulut was sacked in September...

1 day ago · Omer Riza was pleased with Cardiff’s charachter (Nigel French/PA) Cardiff boss Omer Riza hailed his side’s character after their dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Stoke in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The thrilling tie ended 3-3 in normal time after Lewis Koumas scored twice in four minutes, either side of the break, to cancel ...

Dec 5, 2024 · Cardiff City Football Club is pleased to confirm that Omer Riza has been appointed as the Club’s First Team Manager on a contract until the end of the 2024/25 campaign. Since taking interim charge of the Bluebirds, Omer has overseen a promising turnaround in performances and form which has seen City accumulate 16 points.

Sep 24, 2024 · Now the 44-year-old has the chance to prove he is good enough to land that role at Cardiff City, having been appointed interim boss following Erol Bulut’s dismissal. Riza joined Bulut’s coaching...

Jan 31, 2025 · Cardiff City manager Omer Riza has been handed a three-match ban and a £3,500 fine following his sending off against Swansea City. The Bluebirds boss had a coming-together with Swansea midfielder ...

After the sacking of Erol Bulut in September, Omer Riza has been interim manager at the Cardiff City Stadium ever since.