Maccabi Haifa Praises Loaned Striker Niv Gabay's Progress

Maccabi Haifa has loaned out 17 players to various teams in Israel's top three leagues this summer and is monitoring their progress to assess future integration into the main squad. Among these players, striker Niv Gabay is currently making the most significant impression. Gabay was the first player to be loaned out by Maccabi Haifa this summer.

Playing for Kiryat Shmona, Gabay has started three league games and appeared as a substitute in two others. His speed has added a new dimension to the team's attack, earning him high praise from coach Shi Brada. Maccabi Haifa is pleased with Gabay's development, and he may be integrated into their squad next summer.

Gabay's debut for Kiryat Shmona was successful, notably embarrassing Nigel Lonwijk en route to his first goal in a 3-0 Toto Cup victory. He also scored a brace in a 4-2 loss to Hapoel Jerusalem and impressed in Kiryat Shmona's 4-0 league defeat to the same opponent. Additionally, midfielder Ali Mohamed, who was injured in the last league match against Hapoel Petah Tikva, had a strong performance yesterday in Niger's 2-1 victory over Lesotho in the Nations League. He played 78 minutes, leaving the field with his team maintaining a clean sheet.