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Maccabi Haifa Faces Foreign Player Quota Issues Affecting Andrea Novakovic's Playtime
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First reported by Walla · 1 day ago
What happened
Maccabi Haifa faces foreign player quota issues preventing striker Andrea Novakovic from playing in the Toto Cup, as Peter Agba refuses loan moves. Novakovic is regaining fitness after illness, while Manuel Benson impresses in friendlies. The club also signed goalkeeper Omer Niraon on loan from Maccabi Netanya.
- 01Maccabi Haifa's foreign player quota is full, blocking Andrea Novakovic's registration.
- 02Peter Agba refuses loan moves, complicating squad management.
- 03Novakovic recently recovered from a virus and is regaining match fitness.
- 04Manuel Benson scored in a recent friendly and is expected to lead the attack.
- 05Goalkeeper Omer Niraon joined on loan from Maccabi Netanya with a purchase option.
- 06Niraon passed medical tests and will be the club's second-choice goalkeeper.
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