Hapoel Petah Tikva Aims to Cement Top-Tier Status After Breakthrough Season
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By לירן ביטון
First reported by Mako · Aug 16, 2026
What happened
Hapoel Petah Tikva, after a surprising upper playoff finish last season, aims to establish itself as a stable Premier League team in 2026/27. The club retained key staff and players, increased its budget to 31 million shekels, and added new signings to deepen the squad. Potential transfers, including winger Chipioka Songa, could impact the team's composition. Early Toto Cup results have been mixed, but the club remains focused on building continuity and competitiveness.
- 01Hapoel Petah Tikva aims to stabilize as a Premier League team after last season's upper playoff success.
- 02The club increased its budget to 31 million shekels and retained coach Omer Peretz and key players.
- 03Fan association members contributed nearly 90% of the 5.5 million shekel fundraising target.
- 04New signings include Guy Badash, Harel Shalom, and Karim Kimbidi to strengthen the squad.
- 05Potential sale of winger Chipioka Songa to Moreirense could provide significant funds.
- 06Early Toto Cup results show defensive struggles, but the club treats it as preparation.
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