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Barak Itzhaki Reveals Past Interest in Congo Star Before Joining Beitar Jerusalem

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First reported by Mako · 20 minutes ago

What happened

Former Beitar Jerusalem coach Barak Itzhaki revealed that he and Almog Cohen tried to sign Congo winger Brian Sifanga two years ago. Sifanga, who scored against England, recently transferred to Spanish second-division club Almería after two seasons at Castellón.

  • 01Barak Itzhaki and Almog Cohen attempted to sign Brian Sifanga for Beitar Jerusalem two years ago.
  • 02Sifanga hesitated due to instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • 03Sifanga scored the decisive goal against England in their recent match.
  • 04He played two seasons at Castellón in Spain's second division, scoring six goals last season.
  • 05Sifanga officially transferred to Almería, also in Spain's second division, on the day of the match.
  • 06Itzhaki praised Sifanga's one-on-one skills and potential as a winger.

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Barak Itzhaki Reveals Past Interest in Congo Star Before Joining Beitar Jerusalem
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Barak Itzhaki Reveals Past Interest in Congo Star Before Joining Beitar Jerusalem

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