The Israeli Premier League began a week full of action, but meanwhile, it seems that teams don’t want to be in the first place. A surprising derby in Haifa and narrow wins were part of the weekend matches.
Shabab Balata is looking to keep the Palestinian title in Nablus. The refugee-camp club was searching for experienced footballers to add them in-depth knowledge. They found exactly that, in Ashraf Nu’man and Atef Abu Bilal.
Israel has completed the Nations League campaign with a home win against Scotland, but it has been finished with doubts. With a caretaker manager and players that would not be part of the squad, Israel needs to think about the future and the World Cup qualifiers.
Beram Kayal has signed in Bnei Sakhnin after 10 years abroad. If this deal would be successful, it can have a significant impact on the club’s future.
While the Middle East is in an international break, in the West Bank the league continues in full force, as Jabel Mukaber dreams on a first title after a decade.
