Cypriot football clubs prepare for European competition draws
Cypriot clubs are preparing for the upcoming European qualifiers. Omonia will face the winner of Kairat Almaty and Sutjeska Niksic in the Champions League second qualifying round, with matches scheduled for July 21-23 and July 28-29. Apollon Limassol will play the winner of Dila Gori and Virtus in the Conference League, with their second leg moved to July 28 at Alphamega Stadium. Pafos FC, competing in the Europa League, will face either Hajduk Split or Zilina, and has chosen Alphamega Stadium as its home venue for the qualifiers. AEK Larnaca has been drawn against Beitar Jerusalem in their qualification path. All teams have begun their preseason preparations, including training camps in Kyperounta, Austria, and Poland, alongside various friendly matches to optimize performance. Despite differing financial valuations among the teams, management emphasizes the necessity of disciplined preparation to secure advancement in these tournaments.