Bar Cohen joins Beitar Jerusalem on loan

Maccabi Tel Aviv FC reached an agreement with Beitar Jerusalem on the loan of Bar Cohen until the end of the 2022/23 season. The 21-year-old midfielder scored 1 goal in 28 appearances in all competitions last season during a loan spell with Hapoel Nof Hagalil.

MACCABI AND FILA PRESENT THE NEW 2022/23 KIT

A new season is just around the corner, shortly before the team will enter the pitch, Maccabi Tel Aviv and FILA are proud to launch the official new Home and Away kits of the 2022/23 season.

For the fourth  season in succession, the winning collaboration between the biggest club in Israel and the giant Italian fashion house continues. This time round, FILA surprised us once again with high end fashionable designs similar to those which could be found at the top end of world sports.

Yellow. Blue. Maccabi

The design of Maccabi’s official new home kit was inspired by the two colours identified mostly with the club – which were incorporated into one shirt with a vertical stripy print in the shades of Yellow and Royal Blue. The shirt is made out of a quality textile with the Maccabi club crest featuring at the front. Above the silicone crest, four stars are embroidered representing the 24 league champions won by the most decorated club in Israeli football.

In the jungle

In contrast to the slick and classic design of the home attire, when it comes to the Away kit, FILA were given a free reign to go wild. The result is a dazzling look away jersey which has a wild tonal camouflage pattern print of blue shades. The jacquard woven shirt includes identical details to those appearing on the original shirts worn by Maccabi’s players.

Other features of the away kit include:

  • A fit cut.
  • Short sleeve
  • A highly innovative 100% Polyester Jacquard woven material that helps cool the body and maximises sweat evaporation.
  • A silicone patch club crest with four stars embroidered on the shirt.
  • A badge on the side signifying the originality of the 2022/23 kit.
  • * A refreshing new appearance will also be visible as the main sponsor – with the logo of real estate giants ISRAEL-CANADA taking center stage at the front of the shirt.

Your new kits are already waiting for you at Maccabi’s official online shop and the official store at Bloomfield stadium. Members of the FOREVER supporters club? You earned yourselves a 10% discount in an online purchase of the new Home and Away kits at the online store. A coupon code will be sent to you via a text messages (SMS).

Pre Season: Maccabi beaten 1-0 by Aachen

Elsamed Ramaj (7) scored the only of the game to earn Alemannia Aachen a 1-0 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in a pre-season friendly at the training camp in Mierlo Holland.

Vladimir Ivic who used the match to share the minutes between almost all his squad, saw his side dominate the game right from the start. Eylon Almog and Stipe Perica who started the match upfront could have scored both in the opening two minutes, but Almog’s sent his shot wide before Perica had his effort equaled by Aachen’s keeper Yannik Bangsow.

In the seventh minute Aachen charged forward for a counter attack and in their first chance Elsamed Ramaj ghosted in behind Maccabi’s defense before squeezing the ball past Daniel Peretz.

Joris van Overeem made his first appearance in Maccabi’s colors almost set up the equalizer in the 22nd as his cross found Perica who flicked the ball wide.

Almog had another couple of efforts blocked by Aachen’s defence as Maccabi increased the pressure. Two minutes before the interval the lively Gabi Knichowsky managed to steal the ball and charge forward but his telling cross was cleared by Aachen’s defence from the goalmouth.

On the stroke of halftime Kanichowsky curled a corner into the danger-zone before Perica rose high and sent a powerful header which was making its’ way in only for Bangsow to deny the tall Croat with a fingertip save.

Vladimir Ivic changed his entire team after the restart as Parfait Guiagon, Dan Biton, Brandley Kuwas, Eduardo Guerrero and Djordje Jovanovic all tried to breach Aachen’s defence in an attempt to level the score.

A Biton corner in the 47th minute reached Maor Kandil whose shot sneaked wide of the post. A minute later, Jovanovic had the ball in the back of the Germans net, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Two minutes after the hour mark, Guerrero cut into the penalty area before curling a shot which sailed wide of the upright.

Maccabi continued to dominate as Biton tried his luck with a shot which was equaled by Aachen’s keeper on 73. Three minutes later Guiagon sent a shot which narrowly missed the target as did a similar effort from Kuwas. Jovanovic had an effort blocked by an Aachen defender and inside injury time Maccabi were given a last chance to draw level after the Serbian striker was fouled right on the edge of the area. But Biton’s shot crashed against the German wall before the referee blew the full time whistle.

Maccabi Tel Aviv: Daniel Peretz (Daniel Tenenbaum 46), Andre Geraldes (Maor Kandil 46), Idan Nachmias (Shahar Piven 46), Sheran Yeini (Nadav Nidam 46), Enric Saborit (Guy Mizrahi 46), Ofir Davidzada (Dan Glazer 46, Tamir Glazer 87), Joris van Overeem (Parfait Guiagon 56), Gabi Kanichowsky (Dan Biton 46), Eyal Golasa (Brandley Kuwas 46), Eylon Almog (Eduardo Guerrero 46), Stipe Perica (Djordje Jovanovic 46).

Alemannia Aachen: Yannik Bangsow (Marcel Johnen 46), Marco Müller (Castles 46), Franko Uzelac (Aldin Dervisevic 46), Lukas Wilton (Marcel Damaschek 46), Sebastian Schmitt (Lars Oeßwein 46), David Sauerland (Julian Schwermann 46), Dino Bajric (Frederic Baum 46), Hero (Exauce Andzouana 46), Tim Korzuschek (Ergun Yildiz 46), Elsamed Ramaj (Home 46), Dimitri Imbongo (Jannik Mause 46).

Referee: Steve Janssen (Holland).

NOVATUS MIROSHI SOLD TO ZULTE WAREGEM

Maccabi Tel Aviv FC reached an agreement with Belgian top division side S.V Zulte Waregem for the sale of Novatus Miroshi Dismas.

The 19-year-old Tanzania international midfielder joined Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Youth Academy in the 2020/21 season and played 14 matches for the Under 19’s Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Schahar’.

Last season (2021/22) Novatus made 26 appearances during a one-season long loan-spell at second division side Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam.

Miroshi, represented the Tanzania senior national team for which he scored 2 goals in 8 international appearances.

Thank you Novatus and good luck.

Parfait Guigaon signs 3-year-deal at Maccabi

Parfait Guiagon will remain a Maccabi Tel Aviv player until the end of the 2024/25 season after the 21-year-old Ivorian midfielder signed a three-year-deal with an option to extend by a further season.

Guiagon, who joined Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Youth Department in the summer of 2019 and will re-join the first team in their pre-season training camp in Mierlo, said after signing the contract: “I am delighted to remain at Maccabi Tel Aviv as this is the club which gave me the chance when I was still in the Ivory Coast. I started my journey as a youth team player and now the time has come for me to play for the first team. I will do everything to help Maccabi achieve all its targets”.

Maccabi’s Head of Football Department, Barak Itzhaki added: “Parfait is a young talented player who joined the Club thanks to the good work of the scouting department. Parfait gained experience whilst playing for the Youth team, at Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam and last season during a loan spell with maccabi Netanya. The ability of Parfait together with his potential to keep on developing would help us in the coming years and we wish him future success”.

Last season (2021/22), Guiagon scored 5 goals in 29 appearances in all competitions during a one-season long loan spell with Maccabi Netanya. The previous season, (2020/21) the Ivorian midfielder scored 6 goals in 32 appearances with Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam as he helped the second division side reach the State Cup Semi Finals.

In his first season at the Club (2019/20) Guiagon played with the U-19’s Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Shahar’ and scored 7 goals in 22 appearances. The Ivorian made his senior league debut against Hapoel Tel Aviv in June 2020 before making two more appearances against Hapoel Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem.

Rikan signs one-year contract extension

Avi Rikan will continue at Maccabi Tel Aviv for an 8th season in Yellow and Blue after signing a one-year-long contract until the end of the 2022/23 season.

Maccabi’s Head of the Football Department, Barak Itzhaki told the club’s official website: “Avi Rikan’s performances for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season and his contribution to the Club over the past seven years are remarkable. This is why we decided on his contract extension, and we are happy he will be staying with us for another year”.

The 33-year-old midfielder added: “I am delighted to extend my contract for what will be my eighth season at Maccabi Tel Aviv. The excitement ahead of a new season together with my hunger to succeed, remained the same exactly like my first day at the club. My ambition is that this coming season will be special and successful for all of us”.

Since joining Maccabi in 2015 and during his 7 seasons at the club, Rikan won 8 trophies: 2 League Championships (18/19, 19/20), a State Cup (20/21), 3 Toto Cups (17/18, 18/19 and 20/21) and 2 Super Cups (19/20, 20/21). Eight goals in 35 appearances last season took Rikan’s total tally to 38 goals in 269 appearances in all competitions.

In addition to a historic appearance in the Champions League group stages (15/16),

Rikan featured with Maccabi 3 times in the Europa League group phase (16/17, 17/18 and 20/21), once in the Conference League group phase (21/22) and qualified twice to the Round of 32. Overall, Rikan made 54 appearances for Maccabi in European competitions and is ranked in 5th place amongst players who represented Maccabi in Europe.

The 2022/23 season tickets renewal period gets underway

Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club is happy to announce the 2022/23 season ticket renewal period. This season as well all members of FOREVER will continue to enjoy a 5% discount on the purchase of a season ticket and in addition we have a new service for you: Re-Sale – purchased a Season Ticket but cannot attend a single match included in your Season Ticket? As of this season you have the option to sell your ticket and receive your money back. The full details regarding the RESALE service will be published shortly

To purchase a 2022/23 Season Ticket and Membership for Bloomfield click here

Season tickets renewal and purchase times:

  • June 27th – July 8th: 2021/22 Season Tickets renewal period.
  • July 15th – July 21st: Season Tickets sale for FOREVER members who were not season ticket holders during the 2021/22 season. The sale will begin on July 15th until July 21st at 12:00. (Didn’t own a season ticket in 21/22 but still want to be first in joining the Bloomfield stadium fever? Click here to join).
  • In the event that seats remain available for sale of Season Tickets to the general public (who didn’t have a FOREVER membership) – a message will be published in due course.

FOREVER club members will enjoy a priority in the purchase of Season Tickets for the home matches at Bloomfield stadium during the forthcoming season as well as several more benefits.

Yet to join FOREVER? Click here!

Benefits for renewed Season Tickets and FOREVER members.

  • A 5% discounted subscription rate on the purchase of a season ticket for FOREVER members
  • An exclusive option to relocate a seat in the stadium.
  • Priority in purchasing tickets for Premium matches throughout the season.
  • A free ticket for the first European qualifying home match – Exclusive for FOREVER+ members
  • Receive double points for away matches as per the Points Allocation System – Exclusive for FOREVER+ members|
  • Several benefits, exclusive events and special discounts! For further details

* The Season Ticket for Gates 10-11 does not include the first league match against Maccabi Bnei Reine. Details about the sale of tickets for Season Ticket holders for this match will be published in due course

How to renew a the season ticket?

Recommended! The Season Ticket Subscriber Area on the website – The easiest and fastest way to renew and purchase subscriptions. Make sure you have your user name and password available at the time of purchase In the event that the username and password are not available, please contact via a WhatsApp message on 050-3002526 submitting the Season Ticket number and an ID number.

The ‘Leann’ call centre *8778: In light of the high volume expected at the call centre, standby time could be longer than usual.

Service centre at Bloomfield stadium (Box office at Gates 10-11).

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Weekdays from 09:00-17:00

Friday from 9:00-13:00.

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Maccabi arrived at Mierlo, Zahavi joined the team

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s preparations for the 2022/23 season shifted a gear this morning as the team jetted out to Brussles en-route to Mierlo where they will hold their annual training camp in Mierlo. Shortly after arriving at the team’s hotel, Eran Zahavi rejoined his new teammates in the afternoon.

The camp which is situated on the outskirts of Eindhoven will feature 3 pre season friendlies as Maccabi kickoff their first test against Alemannia Aachen (June 29th 18:00) of the 4th German division. On July 2nd Maccabi will travel back to Belgium for a match against Westerlo who were promoted to the top flight this summer before playing a third match on July 6th.