Charon Sherri Faces Former Club Maccabi Haifa in Champions League Qualifier

Charon Sherri, a former standout foreign player for Maccabi Haifa, is set to face his old team in the third qualifying round of the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League. Sherri was instrumental in Maccabi Haifa's memorable 2022/2023 Champions League campaign, notably scoring the opening goal in a 4-0 victory against Olympiacos in Piraeus during the second qualifying round. This season, he will play for Dutch club NEC Nijmegen, which will meet Olympiacos again as part of their Champions League qualification journey.

Dutch media highlighted Sherri's experience and familiarity with the intense atmosphere at the Piraeus stadium, emphasizing his importance for Nijmegen in the upcoming matches. Sherri himself expressed confidence and excitement about competing in the Champions League qualifiers, noting that he has faced Olympiacos before and knows some of their players. He also mentioned that the Nijmegen squad is eager for the challenge and that he does not feel pressured, attributing this to individual ways of handling stress.

This encounter marks a full circle moment for Sherri, who helped Maccabi Haifa reach the Champions League group stage for the first time in recent years. The matches against Olympiacos will be crucial for both Nijmegen and Maccabi Haifa as they aim to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament's group phase.