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Hapoel Haifa Tests Malian Midfielder Cheick Keita in Preseason Friendlies

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First reported by N12 · 28 minutes ago

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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N12Center · Hebrew28 minutes ago
Hapoel Haifa Tests Malian Midfielder Cheick Keita in Preseason Friendlies
MakoCenter · Hebrew28 minutes ago
Hapoel Haifa Tests Malian Midfielder Cheick Keita in Preseason Friendlies

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