A pair of Maccabi fans, Adar Kamiel and Ron Ashrov who were in Russia at the World Cup, decided to make a pitstop in Budapest for tonight’s match against Ferencvaros that will open up the 2018/19 European season for the Yellow & Blue. What surprise was waiting for them and what do they think about the new Kit and the penguin? WATCH

Adar Kamiel: “I’m a Maccabi fan since the age of five and now I’m 29 years old. I’ve been a season ticket holder since I was 12 and of course I renewed my tickets for this seasons as well. The last time I traveled to Europe to see Maccabi play was the match in Alkmaar.”

Ron Ashrov: “I’m really looking forward to the new season. It’s really exciting and I love the new Kit. We have a new coach, new players and I think it will be really great. Football is coming home”

Kamiel: “We came to Budapest from Saint Petersburg after attending the Belgium and France World Cup semifinal. Prior to that we were in Saransk, Moscow, Samara and Kazan. We went back and forth from Samara and Kazan a number of times and now we are here. This trip came about when we were on the bus in Samara and we started thinking about how much a ticket to Budapest would be and if we could make the trip.”

Ashrov: “I love Maccabi and animals so when I saw the penguin on the shirt with the stripes I thought it was amazing, I knew I had to have one.”

Kamiel: “It would be really exciting to meet Raijko (Predrag Rajikovic) and we waited for him after the match against Brazil but we missed him.”

SURPRISE! Raijko: ”I have a gift for you guys as an apology. One Kit for each of you.”

Ashrov: “The penguin is awesome, it’s the best part of the shirt. There’s no question that the penguin will help bring us the title. It’s the best good luck charm.”

Kamiel: “It’s fantastic to be in Budapest for the match with the new Kit and especially with the penguin. I hope that this is just the start to a great season.”