Former Flying Eagles star scores vital goal to push Netanya to league title and promotion

Maccabi Netanya have been promoted to the Israeli Premier League after they were demoted at the end of last season.

Having led the National League for most part of the campaign, the Diamonds sealed promotion to the topflight thanks to the 3 - 1 victory over Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla on Friday afternoon.

Shirki opened scoring for the champions as early as the second minute. After the goal , Beitar Tel Aviv fought hard for the equalizer and it arrived in the 58th minute through Shina.

Levi restored Maccabi Netanya’s one - goal advantage in the 68th minute from the penalty spot before Nigeria youth international Kayode Olanrewaju put more gloss to the scoreline 14 minutes to normal time.

The former Flying Eagles attacker has so far scored 8 goals in 21 appearances in the league.

It would be a successful season for Maccabi Netanya if they qualify for the final of the State Cup by beating Maccabi Petah Tikva on April 15.