The 21-year-old defender joins the squad: "Excited to join a club with high ambitions"

Shira Feniger has signed a two-year contract with the club, including an option for a third season, and will bolster our senior women’s team.

The 21-year-old defender spent last season with Maccabi Kishronot Ramat HaSharon and Hapoel Petach Tikva (half a season with each club). In the 2023/24 season, she played for Bnot Netanya in the Israeli Premier League, following previous stints at Hapoel Ra’anana and an earlier spell at Ramat HaSharon.

Feniger has five caps for Israel’s U-19 national team.

Following the signing, Feniger said:
"I'm happy and excited to join a great club like Hapoel Tel Aviv, a club that strives for excellence. I promise to give my all for the team, and I believe we can achieve our goals together. Yalla Hapoel!"

Good luck, Shira!

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv has reached an agreement to acquire Andrian Kraev from Portuguese side Casa Pia. The 26-year-old Kraev is expected to arrive in Israel in the coming days ahead of joining the club

Hapoel has finalized the signing of midfielder Andrian Kraev from Casa Pia. The Bulgarian national team player will arrive in Israel in the coming days and will sign a three-year contract, pending a medical examination.

Kraev (26), a central midfielder 1.94 meters tall, played last season for Casa Pia in Portugal's top division. He made 27 appearances across all competitions and was among the league leaders in aerial and defensive duels.

Before his time in Portugal, Andrian played 4 seasons at Bulgarian club Levski Sofia, where he served as team captain and made 109 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists.

Over the past three years, Kraev has also become a key player in the Bulgarian national team, with 13 appearances.

Hapoel cruise to a 3–0 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem in their first official home match of the season – and continue to lead Toto Cup Group B with a perfect record

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv hosted Hapoel Jerusalem this evening in Matchday 3 of the Toto Cup group stage, marking the team’s first official appearance of the 2025/26 season at Bloomfield Stadium.

Coming off a dramatic 2–1 away win over Hapoel Petah Tikva in the tournament opener, Eliniv Barda’s men picked up right where they left off, delivering a convincing attacking performance in front of the loyal Red Army in the stands.

The Reds came out firing and struck early. In the 10th minute, Ran Binyamin delivered a sharp cross from the right, and Stav Toriel – scoring for the second straight game – finished clinically with his right foot.

Just seven minutes later, Roy Korine was brought down inside the box, and Toriel stepped up to the spot. The young forward made no mistake, calmly slotting home to complete a personal brace and take his tally to three goals in two official matches.

In the 35th minute, Hapoel struck again. A scramble in the visitors’ box ended with a clever chest pass from Lucas Falcao to Daniel Dappa, who rifled a low shot into the net from close range – his second goal of the competition.

Hapoel controlled proceedings in the second half and looked to extend their lead, but the final whistle confirmed a dominant 3–0 win, keeping them top of Group B with a flawless six points from two matches and an impressive goal differential of 5:1.

Hapoel Tel Aviv XI:
Assaf Tzur, Shahar Piven, Fernan Mayembo, Or Israelov (Doron Leidner – 72’), Yazan Nassar, Lucas Falcao (Ari Cohen – 67’), Ran Binyamin, Roy Elkokin, Stav Toriel (Amit Lamkin – 67’), Roy Korine (Liran Rotman – 55’), Daniel Dappa (Omri Altman – 55’)

Referee: Yigal Frid (Bloomfield Stadium)

Next fixture:
Hapoel will travel to Netanya Municipal Stadium next Tuesday (August 5), where they will face Maccabi Netanya in Matchday 4 of the Toto Cup group stage. Kickoff is set for 20:00.

Match Timeline

7’ – Ran Binyamin curled in a pinpoint cross from the right. Roy Elkokin met it with his head inside the box but sent the ball narrowly wide of the post.

10’ – Goal! 1–0 Hapoel Tel Aviv!
Ran Binyamin whipped in a low ball into the area. Stav Toriel controlled it and struck with his right foot. The shot deflected off Noam Malmoud, wrong-footed Nadav Zamir, and found the back of the net.

17’ – Goal! 2–0 Hapoel Tel Aviv!
Roy Korine was fouled in the area by Harel Shalom. Toriel confidently stepped up and converted from the penalty spot to seal a first-half double.

21’ – Another big chance for Korine, who found space inside the box but sent his shot off-target.

35’ – Goal! 3–0 Hapoel Tel Aviv!
A loose ball in the area fell to Falcao, who chested it into the path of Daniel Dappa. The young striker made no mistake from close range.

56’ – Yazan Nassar played a brilliant through ball to Omri Altman, who found himself one-on-one with Zamir but failed to hit the target.

72’ – Ari Cohen delivered a smart ball into the box. Liran Rotman slid in and came inches away from scoring a fourth, just missing the connection.

All the details ahead of tonight’s match

Hapoel Tel Aviv will return to Bloomfield Stadium for the first official home match of the 2025/26 season, as they host Hapoel Jerusalem in Matchday 3 of Group B in the Toto Cup. Ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, we’ve gathered all the key statistics, historical background, and essential information you need to know before kickoff.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will host Hapoel Jerusalem tonight (Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 20:00) at Bloomfield Stadium, in what marks the team’s first official appearance at home this season. The Red fans are expected to return in large numbers and bring their trademark atmosphere back to their home ground.

Hapoel Tel Aviv opened their Toto Cup campaign with a dramatic 2-1 away win over Hapoel Petah Tikva, thanks to an 87th-minute winner by Stav Toriel.
Jerusalem’s side also got off to a strong start in the competition, earning a 2–1 victory over M.S. Ashdod in the opening round. They maintained their momentum in the second matchday with a 1–0 win against Hapoel Petah Tikva.

Match Information:

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time: 20:00
Competition: Toto Cup, Group B – Matchday 3
Venue: Bloomfield Stadium
Referee: Yigal Frid
Assistant Referees: Tuval Koltanov, Omer Barbairo
Fourth Official: Tal Carmeli
Broadcast: Sport 1 HD

A Rivalry Through the Years

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem are two of the most historic clubs in Israeli football, with a rich and competitive rivalry spanning decades. They have met 105 times across all competitions — including league play, State Cup, and Toto Cup.

In the Toto Cup alone, the sides have faced off 9 times, with the record perfectly balanced:

In matches where Hapoel Tel Aviv hosted:

The first Toto Cup meeting between the sides took place on September 10, 1988, ending in a 1-1 draw, with a penalty goal from Maurice Jeano. Over the years, several moments stand out — including Eli Cohen’s memorable brace in a 2-2 draw in December 1989, and a 2-1 Hapoel Tel Aviv win in 2021/22, with goals by Shai Elias and striker Shlomi Azulay.

One of the more recent matchups saw Hapoel Tel Aviv win 3-1 away at Teddy Stadium in 2022/23, with goals from Hisham Layous, midfielder Shlomi Azulay, and Omer Senior.

The most recent Toto Cup encounter was on July 29, 2023 — a 1-1 draw. Layous scored first for Hapoel Tel Aviv just before halftime, but Hapoel Jerusalem equalized in the 91st minute.

Hapoel returns home as they host Hapoel Jerusalem in the Toto Cup – ticket sales are now open

Two months is just too long. We’ve all missed Bloomfield, and on Tuesday – Hapoel is coming back to their home stadium.

After a successful season opener against Hapoel Petah Tikva, the team will host its first home match of the season at Bloomfield, facing Hapoel Jerusalem in Matchday 3 of the Toto Cup group stage. The match will take place this Tuesday (29/7) at 20:00.

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Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv Opens Toto Cup Group Stage with a 2-1 Win over Hapoel Petah Tikva — Stunning Winner by Toriel

The Red Devils kicked off their Toto Cup campaign on the right foot with a 2-1 away win against Hapoel Petah Tikva, marking the official debut of several new signings: Fernand Mayembo, Assaf Tzur, Doron Leidner, Lucas Falcao, and Daniel Dappa — all starting in head coach Eliniv Barda’s lineup.

The match began evenly, with both sides cautiously feeling each other out. In the 30th minute, the hosts broke the deadlock and took a 1-0 lead.

But Hapoel responded quickly. Just five minutes later, striker Daniel Dappa capitalized on a loose ball in the box and slotted home the equalizer — marking his first goal in red.

In the second half, Hapoel took control of the match and pressed for a winner. In the 87th minute, the breakthrough finally came. Stav Toriel, in a brilliant solo effort, dribbled past two defenders down the right flank, cut into the box, and fired a powerful shot from a tight angle into the far corner to seal the victory.

Hapoel finishes the night with all three points and a strong start to their Toto Cup journey.

Hapoel Lineup:

Assaf Tzur, Shahar Piven, Fernand Mayembo, Ziv Morgan (Or Israelov 68’), Doron Leidner (Yazan Nassar 56’), Lucas Falcao, Roy Alcockin (Roy Korine 80’), Ran Benyamin, Amit Lemkin (Ari Cohen 68’), Liran Rotman (Stav Toriel 56’), Daniel Dappa

Next Match:

Hapoel’s next match will take place next Tuesday (July 29), when they host Hapoel Jerusalem at Bloomfield Stadium in Matchday 3 of Toto Cup Group B. Kickoff at 20:00.

Match Timeline:

17’ – First real chance for Hapoel as Roy Alcockin received the ball from Falcao, skipped past two defenders, and sent a shot wide of the target.
30’ – Goal for Hapoel Petah Tikva, taking a 1-0 lead.
35’ – Goal! Daniel Dappa scores his debut goal! After a high ball into the box, Dappa got a faint header. Omri Katz made the initial save, but Ran Benyamin kept the play alive. The ball came back to Dappa, who tapped it into the empty net — 1-1.


71’ – Just three minutes after coming on, Ari Cohen tested Omri Katz with a curling shot after a turnover by Nadav Nidam, but Katz parried it for a corner.
72’ – From the ensuing corner, Toriel delivered a pinpoint cross to Mayembo’s head. The captain’s effort was again saved by Katz.
87’ – Goal! Stav Toriel turns the game around with a stunning solo run and finish — 2-1 to Hapoel Tel Aviv! The winger danced through defenders and fired a bullet into the far corner to secure the win.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will open the 2025/26 season with an away match against Hapoel Petah Tikva in the first round of the Toto Cup. Ahead of the encounter, we have compiled all the key statistics, historical data between the clubs, and important details you need to know before kickoff.

Following the conclusion of their training camp in Siedlce, Poland, Hapoel Tel Aviv wrapped up an intensive preparation period that included four friendly matches. During the camp, the Reds recorded three wins and a 1-1 draw in their final game.

The team continues its preparations ahead of the official season opener in the Toto Cup, where Hapoel will begin its campaign in Group B with an away fixture against Hapoel Petah Tikva.

Match Information

Historical Overview
These two are longstanding rivals, having faced each other mainly in the top division. In the Toto Cup, they have met 11 times in this third-most important competition.

Complete Record:

Record When Hapoel is the Away Team:

Let’s dive into the meetings between the clubs. Their first Toto Cup encounter took place during the third round of the group stage on December 27, 1986. Hapoel arrived at the Orva Stadium in Petah Tikva and took the lead in the 15th minute with a goal by Shabtai Levi. However, a penalty converted by Mela’vas’ opponent in the 54th minute leveled the score, resulting in a draw.

Hapoel Lineup in That Match:
Arie Alter, Yehuda Amar, Yossi Zana, Yaakov Akhoyz, Ilan Shokron, Ahmad Musa, Moshe Sinai, Eli Cohen, Ezra Moalem, Maurice Zano, Shabtai Levi
Referee: Yehoshua Loya
Attendance: 150 spectators

In the 2017/18 season, Hapoel secured their largest Toto Cup victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva with a 3-0 home win at HaMoshava Stadium. Goals by Moti Barshatzki (7’), Ido Exbard (76’), and Nir Lax (90’) sealed the win in the third round of the group stage.

The most recent Toto Cup meeting between the two teams was two seasons ago when Hapoel hosted at Bloomfield Stadium. Hapoel took the lead in the 43rd minute through Or Blorian, but the visitors equalized via a penalty in the 84th minute.

Hapoel Lineup in That Match:
Emilius Zubas, Omer Senior, Tal Archel, Or Blorian, Brian Fassi, Yahav Gurfinkel (Aviv Salem – 74’), El Yam Kanzpulski, Dan Einbinder (Jose Rodriguez – 58’), Ran Benjamin, Hisham Laios (Ari Cohen – 58’), Mavis Tchibota (Sagi Ganis – 74’)
Referee: Naal Odeh
Attendance: 8,700 spectators

The kit for 2025/26 were launched in collaboration with members of Kibbutz Re'im - who have recently returned to their home

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv Football Club is proud to unveil tonight (Monday) the team’s official kits for the 2025/26 season - launched in collaboration with the members of Kibbutz Re'im, who recently returned to their homes.

This year, we chose to present the 2025/26 season kits together with the members of Kibbutz Re’im, who have only recently returned after nearly two years - since that cursed day, October 7th, 2023. Their choice to come back, rebuild the kibbutz, and resume their lives there is a true source of inspiration.

These kits don’t just represent a new season - they symbolize a return home, to our natural place.

Upon arriving at the kibbutz, we met several of its members who took part in the launch:

Imri Bonim, a father of three who also served in the kibbutz’s emergency response team as a reservist over the past two years.

Agnes Gabay, a kindergarten teacher at the kibbutz, currently working hard to reopen its daycare.

Gavin Dashward, the kibbutz’s poultry farmer, responsible for 15,000 chickens.
Shabtai Gabay, a devoted fan of the club, who tragically lost his son Yuval z”l at the start of the war.

To the residents of Kibbutz Re’im and to all the people of the Gaza Envelope — these kits are a tribute and a salute to all of you. Our hearts are back where they belong.

And may the red shirt be soaked in sweat.

Yalla Hapoel ❤️

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The leading telecommunications company, providing mobile, internet, and international calling services, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the club for the 2025/26 season

As part of the collaboration, the company’s logo will appear on the back of the team’s match shirts.

XPhone, owned by businessman and club supporter Hezi Bezalel, offers groundbreaking mobile packages in Israel and competitive data plans abroad. The company serves hundreds of thousands of customers, providing a wide range of mobile, internet, and international calling services.

Nissim Gaz, CEO of XPhone:
“We are proud and excited about our partnership with Hapoel Tel Aviv – one of the most iconic symbols in Israeli sports.
The connection between XPhone – a leading mobile operator – and the team represents shared values of determination, commitment to our fans, and belief in our path.
We see this sponsorship not only as a business collaboration but also as a way to grow together and truly connect with the community and the sporting spirit that drives thousands of fans. We wish Hapoel an exciting and victorious season!”.

Guy Primor, CEO of Hapoel Tel Aviv:
“We’re happy to welcome XPhone to the red family. This is a company that brings technological innovation combined with genuine love for the team, which will contribute to strengthening the connection between the club and the community beyond the field. Here’s to a successful partnership”.

Click here to visit the XPhone website