Nigel Lonwijk
Nigel Lonwijk · 37 stories
Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Kiryat Shmona Match with New Signing Pedro Brazão
Maccabi Haifa is set to debut new signing Pedro Brazão in their upcoming match against Kiryat Shmona. The team is also managing the uncertain future of player Fedrao as the transf…
Referees Union Rules Red Card Should Have Been Issued to Maccabi Haifa's Lonwijk
Israel's Referees Association ruled a red card should have been shown to Nigel Lonwijk for a dangerous foul that injured Frank Riboullier. They also upheld a controversial goal aw…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Seeks Replacement Striker After Riboulier's Injury
Hapoel Petah Tikva is looking for a new foreign striker after Frank Riboulier's season-ending injury. Ivaylo Enev is the top candidate, and the team has also signed Hamido Keita.
Maccabi Haifa's Tactics Mismatch Squad, Analyst Argues
An analysis of Maccabi Haifa argues the team's current three-defender system is mismatched with its players, particularly on the wings. The report suggests a return to a 4-3-3 for…
Maccabi Haifa's Lior Refaelov Faces Fan Criticism in Test Season
Maccabi Haifa's professional manager, Lior Refaelov, faced fan boos and resignation calls during a recent match, marking a difficult start to his "test season." Despite club backi…
Maccabi Haifa Seeks New Right Winger Amidst Squad Criticism
Maccabi Haifa is facing criticism after a loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv, with concerns about player performance and team building. The club is actively seeking a new foreign right wing…
Maccabi Haifa's Squad Building Criticized for Fundamental Flaws
An Israeli sports analyst criticizes Maccabi Haifa's squad building for the current season, citing questionable offensive choices, defensive gaps, and tactical misalignments. The…
Maccabi Haifa Shows Promise in Season Opener but Faces Tough Test Ahead
Maccabi Haifa opened their 2026-27 Israeli Premier League season with a narrow win over Hapoel Ramat Gan at Sammy Ofer Stadium, showing promising individual performances but also…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Critical Season Opener Against Promoted Hapoel Ramat Gan
Maccabi Haifa prepares for a crucial season opener against promoted Hapoel Ramat Gan, who return to the top league after 13 years. Both teams face key lineup decisions ahead of Sa…
Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Season Opener with Key Players Confirmed and Forward Line Competition
Maccabi Haifa prepares for its 2026/27 season opener against Hapoel Ramat Gan with eight players confirmed in the starting lineup and a competitive forward line. Andrea Novakovic…
Maccabi Haifa Awaits Agba's Departure to Register Novakovic Under Foreign Player Limit
Maccabi Haifa cannot register new signing Andrea Novakovic until striker Peter Agba is sold, due to the eight-foreign-player limit imposed by Israeli league rules. The club curren…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Crisis as Season Preparation Ends in Chaos
Maccabi Haifa ended its preseason with poor results and no clear improvement, highlighting deep organizational and coaching problems. Coach Barak Bachar faces intense scrutiny as…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Crisis as Season Preparation Ends in Chaos
Maccabi Haifa ended its preseason with poor results and no clear improvement, raising serious doubts about coach Barak Bachar’s future. The team suffers from poor management, chao…
Maccabi Haifa Worried Over Benson Injury After Toto Cup Loss to Hapoel Jerusalem
Maccabi Haifa is concerned about their poor performance and Manuel Benson's injury following a 1-0 Toto Cup loss to Hapoel Jerusalem. The club is under pressure to improve before…
Maccabi Haifa to Start Pedro in Defense After 18 Months in Toto Cup Match
Maccabi Haifa will start Pedro in central defense for the first time in 18 months during their Toto Cup match against Hapoel Jerusalem, with the game serving as preparation for th…
Maccabi Haifa Signs Goalkeeper Omer Nir'on on Loan from Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Haifa signed goalkeeper Omer Nir'on on loan from Maccabi Netanya for the 2026/27 season to back up injured Sheriff Kiouf. The club paid 100,000 euros for the loan and hold…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Foreign Player Dilemma Ahead of Toto Cup Playoff
Maccabi Haifa is managing foreign player registration issues ahead of its Toto Cup playoff against Hapoel Jerusalem, with Andrea Novakovic sidelined and Peter Agba expected to be…
Maccabi Haifa's Leading Striker Andrea Novakovic Remains Unregistered and Ineligible to Play
Maccabi Haifa's striker Andrea Novakovic cannot play in official matches due to the club exceeding the foreign player limit, awaiting a squad change to free a slot.
Maccabi Haifa Assesses Yila Btayi's Knee Injury After Toto Cup Win Over Bnei Sakhnin
Maccabi Haifa won 1-0 against Bnei Sakhnin in the Toto Cup, with defender Yila Btayi sustaining a minor knee injury. The team praised key players and is building confidence for th…
Maccabi Haifa Assesses Yila Btayi's Knee Injury After Toto Cup Win Over Bnei Sakhnin
Maccabi Haifa won 1-0 against Bnei Sakhnin in the Toto Cup, marking their first clean sheet of the season. Belgian defender Yila Btayi suffered a knee injury but is not expected t…
Barak Bachar Tests Defensive Lineup as Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Sakhnin Match
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bachar plans defensive changes and lineup tests ahead of their Toto Cup match against Bnei Sakhnin on Saturday, aiming to build momentum for the new seas…
Maccabi Haifa Debates Adding Another Foreign Player Ahead of Season Opener
Maccabi Haifa is negotiating to sign goalkeeper Omer Katz and considering adding another foreign player before the league starts, while deciding which current foreign players to r…
Maccabi Haifa Praises Bruninho as Key Player Amid Defensive Concerns After Toto Cup Win
Maccabi Haifa won 4-2 against Ironi Tiberias in the Toto Cup, with Brazilian midfielder Bruninho praised for his leadership and offensive impact. Despite the win, the club remains…
Maccabi Haifa Coach Barak Bachar Sees Progress After Toto Cup Win Over Tiberias
Maccabi Haifa defeated Tiberias 4-2 in the Toto Cup on August 4, 2026, marking their first win after two losses. Coach Barak Bachar acknowledged progress but said the team is stil…
Maccabi Haifa May Include Injured Goalkeeper Omri Glazer in Squad Against Tiberias
Maccabi Haifa plans to include injured goalkeeper Omri Glazer in their squad against Ironi Tiberias, with several key players returning to the lineup as the team seeks to improve…
Maccabi Haifa Fields Nigel Lonwijk as Trial Player in Toto Cup Amid Foreign Player Limit
Maccabi Haifa played Nigel Lonwijk and Andrej Novakovic as trial foreign players in the Toto Cup due to squad foreign player limits. Both are contracted but not yet officially reg…
Maccabi Haifa Struggles to Recover Under Barak Bachar Amid Poor Preseason Form
Maccabi Haifa suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat in a Toto Cup preseason match, exposing tactical and disciplinary failures under coach Barak Bachar. The team’s poor form and lack…
Maccabi Haifa Suffers 3-0 Loss to Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Team Faces Internal Review
Maccabi Haifa lost 3-0 to Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the Toto Cup, highlighting defensive issues and prompting internal reviews. Coach Barak Bachar and sporting director Lior Refaelov…
Maccabi Haifa Suffers 3-0 Loss to Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Team Faces Internal Review
Maccabi Haifa lost 3-0 to Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the Toto Cup, marking their second defeat in four days. The team showed defensive weaknesses and poor performances from several pl…
Maccabi Haifa Defender Nigel Lonwijk Blamed for Early Goal in Debut Match
Maccabi Haifa defender Nigel Lonwijk made a critical error in his debut match on July 28, 2026, allowing Niv Gabai to score an early goal for Ironi Kiryat Shmona, contributing to…
Maccabi Haifa Registers Nigel Lonwijk as Trialist to Bypass Foreign Player Limit
Maccabi Haifa registered new defender Nigel Lonwijk as a trialist for the Toto Cup to bypass the foreign player limit, with the club needing to release one foreign player before t…
Barak Bachar Makes Major Lineup Changes for Maccabi Haifa Ahead of Kiryat Shmona Match
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bachar is making major lineup and formation changes for Tuesday's match against Ironi Kiryat Shmona following a derby loss, with several players returnin…
Maccabi Haifa Captain Omri Glazer Expected to Start in Haifa Derby
Maccabi Haifa prepares for the Haifa derby with captain Omri Glazer expected to start, alongside Yarin Levi and new signing Yair Mordechai making his debut. Only two new foreign p…
Maccabi Haifa Signs Dutch Defender Nigel Lonwijk for Three Years
Maccabi Haifa signed Dutch defender Nigel Lonwijk for three years to replace Abdoulaye Seck, who left for Saudi Arabia. Lonwijk, formerly of Luton Town and Wolverhampton, aims to…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Defensive Doubts Ahead of Derby Against Hapoel Haifa
Maccabi Haifa prepares for Saturday's derby against Hapoel Haifa amid defensive injuries and fitness doubts, with Pedro uncertain and Bronninio likely starting on the bench. New s…
Maccabi Haifa Integrates New Signings Ahead of Derby Against Hapoel Haifa
Maccabi Haifa is preparing for the upcoming derby against Hapoel Haifa by integrating new signings including defender Nigel Lonwijk and goalkeeper Omri Glazer, while pursuing goal…
Maccabi Haifa Signs Nigel Lonwijk, Sparking Mixed Fan Reactions from Past Clubs
Maccabi Haifa signed 23-year-old defender Nigel Lonwijk from Wolverhampton Wanderers, who has played for multiple clubs with mixed fan reactions. His career includes notable achie…