Nahorai Yifrah Joins M.S. Kiryat Yam on Loan to Revive Promising Career

Nahorai Yifrah, once hailed as a major talent at Maccabi Haifa, has been loaned again, this time to M.S. Kiryat Yam in the Israeli National League. At 23 years old, Yifrah aims to finally fulfill the potential he showed as a youth player. He remains under contract with Maccabi Haifa, which will decide his future at the end of the season.

Yifrah, a winger who rose through Maccabi Haifa's youth ranks, debuted for the senior team at 17 under coach Barak Bachar and was part of the championship squad. He gained experience on loan at Hapoel Afula, Hapoel Hadera, and Ironi Tiberias. In the 2023/24 season, he showed promising form with Afula before a severe knee injury sidelined him for about 14 months.

Following a lengthy rehabilitation supported by Maccabi Haifa, Yifrah returned to play, extended his contract, and was loaned to Hapoel Nof HaGalil to regain fitness and confidence. His current loan to M.S. Kiryat Yam is another step toward realizing the high expectations set for him since his youth.