Samuel Owusu Shines in Maccabi Petah Tikva's Strong Liga Leumit Return

Maccabi Petah Tikva made an impressive return to Israel's top football division, Liga Leumit, with a commanding 2-0 lead against Ironi Kiryat Shmona on August 22, 2026. The standout performer was Samuel Owusu, a 30-year-old Ghanaian right winger known for his strong left foot, who scored the opening goal in the 12th minute and assisted the second goal ten minutes later. Owusu, entering his second season with the club, was instrumental in their promotion last season, contributing four goals and eleven assists. He began his Israeli career last summer after playing in Serbia's top league, with previous stints in Saudi Arabia and Turkey. His transfer history includes a 1.5 million euro move to Al-Fayha in 2019 and a 500,000 euro transfer to NEOM SC in 2023. Maccabi Petah Tikva's strong start signals a promising season ahead.