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Maccabi Netanya Nears Signing Nigerian Winger Christian Nwazuko
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First reported by Mako · Jul 23, 2026
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Maccabi Netanya is close to signing Nigerian winger Christian Nwazuko on loan from Sheffield United, while awaiting Dolev Haziza's official signing. The club is also seeking a central defender and hopes to offload Aziz Awatara's costly contract. Goalkeeper Omer Nir'on returned to training to attract interest from other teams.
- 01Maccabi Netanya is close to signing Nigerian winger Christian Nwazuko on loan from Sheffield United.
- 02The club expects to finalize Dolev Haziza's two-year signing next week.
- 03Netanya is searching for a central defender but faces financial hurdles with candidates.
- 04They hope to offload Aziz Awatara's expensive contract to free a foreign player slot.
- 05Goalkeeper Omer Nir'on returned to training to show fitness to interested Premier League clubs.
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