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Hapoel Haifa Tests Malian Midfielder Cheick Keita in Preseason Friendlies
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First reported by N12 · Jul 3, 2026
What happened
Hapoel Haifa is testing 20-year-old Malian midfielder Cheick Keita in two preseason friendlies after his arrival in Israel. Left-back Ariel Mendy will join training next week, and the club reports strong season ticket renewal rates.
- 01Hapoel Haifa is evaluating 20-year-old Malian midfielder Cheick Keita in two upcoming friendlies.
- 02Keita arrives in Israel tomorrow and starts training Sunday.
- 03Friendlies are scheduled against Maccabi Netanya and Hapoel Kfar Saba.
- 04New signing Ariel Mendy will join training next week.
- 05Over 50% of last season’s season ticket holders have renewed under a price-lock promotion.
- 06General public ticket sales began yesterday.
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