Hapoel Afula B.C.
| Hapoel Afula מועדון כדורסל הפועל עפולה | |||
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| Leagues |
Liga Leumit, State Cup | ||
| Founded | 1968 | ||
| Arena |
Nir Ha'emak Hall (capacity: 1,000) | ||
| Location | Afula, Israel | ||
| Team colors | Red and White | ||
| President | Moti Shechtman | ||
| Head coach | Reuven Malool | ||
| Championships | - | ||
| Uniforms | |||
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Hapoel Afula (Hebrew: הפועל עפולה) is a basketball club based in Afula. It currently plays in the Liga Leumit.
History
The club was established in 1968, and were members of the top division during the 1970s and 1980s. A decline saw the club merge with Hapoel Gilboa to form Hapoel Gilboa/Afula. The merged club played in the top division until 2008, when they were relegated after finishing bottom.
In June 2008 the merged club was disbanded, and Hapoel Afula became an independent club again (Hapoel Gilboa merged with Hapoel Galil Elyon to form Hapoel Gilboa Galil Elyon).[1] In their first season, Afula won the Liga Leumit play-off against Hapoel Lev HaSharon 3-1, and returned to the top division.
After one season, the group returned to second division. Because the management could not arrange a suitable budget.
Notable players
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Maurice Joseph -
Jeff Allen
References
- ↑ The demise of Galil Elyon / 'And here, friends, once played a basketball team' Haaretz, 15 June 2008