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Tiberias Prepares for Sakhnin Amid Club Suspensions and Squad Shortages

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First reported by Mako · Jul 24, 2026

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Ironi Tiberias prepares to face Bnei Sakhnin in the Toto Cup with a heavily depleted squad due to suspensions from a doping scandal and unresolved player issues. The club faces mental and professional challenges but sees chances for youth players to step up. Maurice Ozen will temporarily manage the team amid ongoing turmoil.

01Tiberias faces a depleted squad due to suspensions linked to a doping scandal ahead of Toto Cup opener.
02Key staff including coach Eliran Hodeda and captain Guy Hadida are suspended, affecting team preparations.
03Left-back Gal Ma’atok is absent over unresolved transfer compensation with Maccabi Petah Tikva.
04The team will field only three foreign players and five youth players in the upcoming match.
05Maurice Ozen will temporarily manage the team, with assistant coach Moti Krispil leading training.
06Club views the crisis as an opportunity for youth players to prove themselves and strengthen the squad.

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