Alon Turgeman Shines as Hapoel Haifa Maintains Perfect Toto Cup Start

Hapoel Haifa continued their flawless run in the Toto Cup with a 3-1 victory over Ironi Tiberias on Tuesday, marking their second consecutive win in the competition. Despite the strong start, the club remains cautious, emphasizing that significant work is still needed ahead of the league season. Coach Haim Silvas and the team are particularly pleased with how the new summer signings have integrated quickly alongside the experienced squad.

Alon Turgeman stood out once again, scoring twice to bring his tally to three goals in the first two matches of the 2026/27 season. The club praised the 35-year-old striker as a rare asset in Israeli football, highlighting his sharpness and impact despite his age. Turgeman himself dismissed concerns about his age, stating he feels better than ever and is motivated to achieve much more with Hapoel Haifa.

Following the signing of Shai Elias on a one-year contract with an option for a second, Hapoel Haifa is actively seeking to strengthen their attack and left-back positions, aiming to add two or three more players before the transfer window closes. The club considered Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Younes Melida but paused negotiations due to complications between the player and his current club.

Coach Silvas rotated the squad in the recent match, with Tal Naim sidelined due to injury and scheduled for an MRI to assess its severity. Additionally, Itay Zafrani and Tamir Arbel remain unavailable, though the club hopes for their return to training soon.