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Michael Olaha Becomes Naturalized Vietnamese Player After Struggling in Israeli Football
Michael Olaha, once an unsuccessful striker in Israeli football, revitalized his career in Vietnam, becoming a naturalized citizen and joining the Vietnamese national team. After failing to score for Hapoel Tel Aviv, he excelled in Vietnam, captaining Song Lam Nghe An and transferring to a top club.
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What happened
- 01Michael Olaha failed to score in Israeli league play for Hapoel Tel Aviv before moving to Vietnam.
- 02He became a key player and captain at Song Lam Nghe An, scoring 39 goals since 2022.
- 03Olaha transferred to Công An TP.HCM, a top Vietnamese club, ahead of the 2026/27 season.
- 04Vietnamese Football Federation supported his naturalization, which was officially approved this week.
- 05He is now eligible to play for the Vietnamese national team following his citizenship approval.
- 06Vietnam recently won the Southeast Asian Football Federation Championship, marking a celebratory time for Olaha's naturalization.
His naturalization was officially approved this week, coinciding with Vietnam's recent regional championship win.
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