William Agada Impresses in First Training with Hapoel Haifa Ahead of Premier League Return

Hapoel Haifa continues its preparations for the upcoming Premier League match against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Sunday, despite their next fixture against Hapoel Be'er Sheva being postponed. William Agada joined the team for the first time on August 23, 2026, completing medical tests and participating in a light individual training session. The club plans for him to take part in a full team training session the following day, with hopes of including him in the squad for the next match if his fitness allows.

The club staff expressed surprise at Agada's physical condition, noting he "doesn't have a gram of fat" despite a period without competitive play. They praised his readiness to work hard to regain match fitness. Additionally, Tamir Arbel is returning to training after several weeks out due to injury, and Wahib Habiballah is expected to resume full training by Wednesday, potentially making him available for the upcoming game.

Shiakina Diakite, a winger currently on trial, is set to arrive in Israel on Thursday. He will not be registered for league play immediately, as the coaching staff, led by Haim Silvas, will assess his performance in training before deciding on a contract for the season.