Hapoel Tel Aviv Advances in Conference League with Emmanuel Boateng's Brace

Hapoel Tel Aviv secured their place in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League following a 2-2 draw against Ludogorets in Bulgaria on July 30, 2026. Despite acknowledging that their overall performance was not at its peak, the club expressed great satisfaction with the team's character and the significant achievement against a seasoned European opponent. The club also praised their fans for creating a strong home-like atmosphere during the away match.

Emmanuel Boateng was the standout player, scoring both goals for Hapoel Tel Aviv after a challenging personal period. Since joining the team, Boateng had only scored once before this match, but the coaching staff's trust in him paid off, and the club hopes this breakthrough will lead to continued contributions. The team is building on last season's momentum, showing unity, energy, and confidence as they prepare for their next fixture against Polish side Katowice.

Regarding the squad, Roy Korin remains sidelined and will receive additional rest days but is expected to return for the upcoming two matches. Dor Binyamini rejoined the squad as the second goalkeeper after Shon Ben Nesher, who joined about a month ago, returned to Hertsliya. The club also noted the presence of Israeli players competing in Europe.