Hapoel Be'er Sheva Fines Ventoura and Kangwa for Training Delays Ahead of Champions League Qualifiers

Hapoel Be'er Sheva has fined midfielders Lucas Ventoura and Kings Kangwa for arriving late to the team's preseason training camp. Ventoura was late by one week and fined 7,000 euros, while Kangwa was 10 days late and fined 10,000 euros. The club had warned all players before the break that any late arrival would incur a penalty of 1,000 euros per day. Ventoura joined the team in Israel and traveled with them to the training camp in Poland, whereas Kangwa arrived directly in Kielce, Poland. Despite the delicate circumstances surrounding both players, the club emphasized discipline as a core value and decided not to overlook their tardiness.

Both players are set to fly to Hungary for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round against Vikingur, where Hapoel Be'er Sheva trails 2-1 from the first match. This game will be Kangwa's last for the club before transferring to Panathinaikos in Athens. He has motivated his teammates to secure a victory that would advance Hapoel Be'er Sheva to the third qualifying round and guarantee at least a spot in the UEFA Conference League group stage, a milestone the club has not reached in three years.

The club's firm stance on punctuality reflects its commitment to professionalism despite ongoing transfer negotiations involving both players.