Mohamed Abu Fani Sent Off as Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances to Champions League Playoffs

Mohamed Abu Fani, the Israeli midfielder who recently transferred to a Serbian capital club, had a difficult night against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Coming off the bench at halftime, Abu Fani failed to make a significant impact in the match. The Israeli champions secured a 2-0 victory, earning their historic qualification to the UEFA Champions League playoffs. In stoppage time, Abu Fani received a red card following a harsh tackle on Be'er Sheva's Gibril Diop, forcing him to leave the field before the game ended. Despite the celebration in Israel over Be'er Sheva's success, Abu Fani and his teammates will likely want to forget this disappointing performance. The match took place on August 11, 2026, and was covered by Sport 5.