Ironi Tiberias Welcomes Back Three Players After Doping Suspension

Ironi Tiberias is set to receive a significant boost as three players, defender Sambinha and midfielders Niv Gottlieb and David Keltjins, are scheduled to return to team training on Sunday. This marks their first training session since the end of last season, following a suspension imposed by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency).

Under a plea agreement, the three players are permitted to resume training immediately. However, they will only be eligible to play after completing a three-month ban, stemming from their involvement in the blood doping scandal that has affected the club. The return of these players is expected to strengthen the team, which has had a strong start to the season under coaches Moti Crispi and Alon Ziv, as they aim to avoid relegation.

The club is also hoping to move on striker Itamar Shviro, who has been informed he is free to seek a new team. The hope is that he will find a new club before the transfer window closes, which would free up salary funds for the acquisition of new players. Michael Ohana, a free agent, is a potential signing who could join even after the transfer window closes, and the club may pursue other additions as well.