Sana Gomes Returns to Bnei Sakhnin Lineup Against Maccabi Haifa as Coach Abuksis Seeks Win

Bnei Sakhnin will host Maccabi Haifa on Saturday evening in a Toto Cup match, aiming to end their losing streak and improve their performance from last season. The team has yet to earn points in the Toto Cup and has struggled with both results and form. Coach Yossi Abuksis plans several changes to the starting lineup from the previous game against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Sana Gomes, returning from suspension, will rejoin the squad alongside veteran defender Iyad Abu Abid. Angolan midfielder Norberto Carlos will return to midfield, partnering with Ahmad Taha and Mostafa Sheikh Youssef. Ahmad Salman will start as striker, replacing the suspended Basil Khouri, and senior goalkeeper Raul Balbrau will be back in goal.

Ahead of the match, Sakhnin acknowledged their current difficulties but emphasized their ongoing efforts to rebuild and improve before the league season begins. They also responded to a statement from Maccabi Haifa encouraging their fans to attend in groups of at least three, urging their own supporters to remain patient and restrained. The expected starting lineup for Bnei Sakhnin includes Raul Balbrau; Mohammed Ghanama, Maron Ghantous, Iyad Abu Abid, Amit Karadi, Sana Gomes; Norberto Carlos, Ahmad Taha, Mostafa Sheikh Youssef; Mathieu Kodjo, and Ahmad Salman.