Usman Mohammed joins Maccabi Bnei Reineh on two-year deal

Super Eagles midfielder Usman Mohammed has signed a two-year contract with Israeli club Maccabi Bnei Reineh on a free transfer, marking his return to the side after his first spell from 2023 to 2025. The 32‑year‑old left Ironi Tiberias when his contract expired and rejoined Bnei Reineh, where he previously made 63 league appearances and scored three goals.

The move matters to Nigerian fans because Mohammed remains a familiar name from the U‑23 Eagles that won Olympic bronze in Rio 2016 and was part of the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. His experience in the Israeli Premier League adds depth to Maccabi Bnei Reineh’s midfield and showcases the continuing flow of Nigerian talent abroad.

Fans can follow his performance as the new Israeli season gets underway; the transfer involves no fee, and he will wear the number yet to be announced. Will his return strengthen Maccabi Bnei Reineh’s push for a higher league finish, or should Nigerian scouts keep an eye on similar opportunities in Israel’s top tier?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/02/transfer-mohammed-joins-israeli-club-maccabi-bnei-reineh/