Hapoel Be'er Sheva Clash Looms as Hapoel Ironi Tiberias Faces Player Eligibility Crisis

Hapoel Ironi Tiberias is in a race against time to get foreign defender Samvinyah's contract approved by the budget control board before their upcoming match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Samvinyah, who has returned from a three-month suspension, still needs his contract to pass the regulatory checks to be eligible to play. The club is reportedly struggling to find the funds to complete the process by the deadline of noon tomorrow.

In contrast, teammates David Keltiens and Niv Gutlib, also returning from suspensions, have had their contracts processed and will be available for coaches Alon Ziv and Moti Krispil for the match. However, the team will be without injured players Chris Koako and Kais Ghanem, who have not yet recovered to full fitness.

Armenian striker Arthur Miranyan has returned from international duty with his national team and is expected to start in the forward line. Despite the significant difference in team strength, Hapoel Ironi Tiberias is hoping for an upset, with a club source stating that any points gained against top teams like Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, or Maccabi Haifa would be considered a bonus this season.

The team is preparing for the league's return, hoping to bolster its squad with the return of players after their suspensions, but the uncertainty surrounding Samvinyah's eligibility presents a significant blow.