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John Otomawo’s Maccabi Haifa shirt sparked buzz, but the reason was harmless
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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened
John Otomawo posted a photo wearing a Maccabi Haifa shirt, but the explanation was that he had exchanged shirts after a game. Hapoel Jerusalem expects interest from abroad and believes a big offer may soon arrive for the 19-year-old midfielder.
- 01Otamawo posted an Instagram story wearing a Maccabi Haifa shirt from training in Nigeria.
- 02The shirt was a swap from a match last season, not a transfer hint.
- 03The 19-year-old broke into Hapoel Jerusalem’s senior team in the derby against Beitar.
- 04European clubs are already showing strong interest in him.
- 05Hapoel Jerusalem expects a major offer soon, likely from abroad.
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