Nicolae Tilihoi (9 December 1956[1] – 25 March 2018) was a Romanian professional footballer who played as a defender.

[4] After retirement, Tilihoi coached several club teams, such as Metalul Bocșa, Jiul Craiova, Electroputere Craiova, Chimia Râmnicu Vâlcea, Callatis Mangalia and Drobeta-Turnu Severin.

[4][5] Tilihoi made nine appearances for the Romania senior team between 1979 and 1981.

[2] Tilihoi died early in the morning of 25 March 2018, at the age of 61, after struggling for several years with an incurable disease.

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