Maccabi Haifa Integrates Nigerian Talent Dixon Mohammed Ahead of Potential Signing

Maccabi Haifa recently began training sessions with Nigerian 18-year-old Dixon Mohammed, younger brother of Ali Mohammed, under the watchful eye of coach Barak Bachar. Although Dixon has not yet signed a contract, he is eligible to register with the senior team in September upon turning 18. He did not travel with the team to their training camp, likely due to safety considerations given his unsigned status.

Dixon, who is approximately 13 years younger than Ali, has been monitored by Maccabi Haifa for several years. He was tested by the club last year and has maintained close contact with them, though a final decision on his signing remains pending. Israeli clubs can sign foreign youth players if they have seven foreign players on the senior roster. Currently, Maccabi Haifa has nine foreign players, with three confirmed to continue next season and others expected to join or depart, which could affect Dixon’s prospects.

Dixon’s agent, Avi Tzioni, described him as a special and more attacking midfielder compared to his brother Ali. Dixon trains alternately with Haifa’s youth and senior teams and usually plays as a defensive or central midfielder but has also been tested as a left winger. He currently trains at Stari Third World, an Israeli-owned academy in Ghana competing in the second division.

Maccabi Haifa’s coaching staff praised Dixon’s potential, suggesting he could develop into one of the league’s top players. His playing style resembles Ali’s, characterized by physicality and quick transitions from midfield. If signed, Dixon might play a more central role, especially after the youth team’s coach, Navot Ratner, left for the senior squad. There is also speculation he could be loaned to Hapoel Kfar Saba, a club affiliated with Haifa.

Despite not having played significant competitive matches for Haifa yet, Dixon Mohammed represents a promising but still uncertain prospect. Should he fulfill his potential, he could become a notable success story for the club in the coming years.