Everything is pointing to the fact that Israeli - Nigerian attacker Bamidele Yampolsky will make his sixth start of this season when Hapoel Haifa trade tackles with Juwon Oshaniwa’s MS Ashdod on Saturday.

Following the injury to experienced striker Maaran Lala, manager Shlomi Dora might tinker with his preferred formation by including Yampolsky in the starting lineup.

From the look of things, little known Nigerian forward Cyprian Ofori Anyogo will have to wait longer before making his competitive debut for Hapoel Haifa.

On the other hand, Ashdod Nigerian defender Juwon Oshaniwa, who was the best player in the loss to Ironi Ramat Hasharon last weekend, is likely to start from the bench.

Hapoel Haifa sit third in the relegation round standings while their opponents MS Ashdod are in second place.