Due to the delay in the issuance of a work permit by the Israeli authorities, Hapoel Petah Tikva have started preparations for the upcoming season without their Nigerian recruit, Michael Tukura.

However, latest reports from Israel indicate that the midfielder has finally received green light from the Israeli embassy.

Tukura is expected to arrive Israel latest this weekend and he could feature on Monday in the test game against Premier League newcomers Maccabi Nentanya, who pay the wages of ex Flying Eagles star Kayode.

Hapoel Petah Tikva signed the soon - to - be  26 - year - old in the close season from Hakoah Ramat Gan, offering him a deal that will expire in the summer of 2015.

They will trade tackles with Beitar Jerusalem in their first official fixture of the season on August 8, a Toto League Cup game.

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