Hapoel Tel Aviv have continued preparations for their game on Sunday against Maccabi Tel Aviv at the Bloomfield Stadium.

Based on the practice session held on Friday morning, everything indicates that Nigeria international Benjamin Francis will make his official debut for the Reds.

The Heartland defender will start the game against the Israeli champions at left back while ex Flying Eagle Harmony Ikande is expected to get a role in midfield.

The Naze Millionaires, speaking through their media officer, have stated that the club did not sanction Francis Benjamin’s trip to Israel.

Hapoel Tel Aviv have contested five matches in the Toto League Cup, winning two, drawing one and losing two.

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