Second qualifying round draws for Cyprus clubs in European competitions
The second qualifying round draw for European football competitions has been finalized for several clubs. AEK Larnaca is set to face Beitar Jerusalem in the Conference League, with the first leg scheduled for July 23 in Larnaca and the return leg on July 30 in Ploiesti, Romania. Apollon Limassol will compete against either Dila Gori of Georgia or Virtus of San Marino in the Conference League, with matches on July 23 and 30, with the return leg held at Alphamega Stadium. Pafos FC faces the winner of the Hajduk Split vs. Zilina match in the Europa League qualifying round, with the first leg away on July 23 and the return leg in Cyprus on July 30. Omonia Nicosia is currently focusing on transfer market activity, targeting a right-back, and is scheduled to begin training sessions in Kuperounta before heading to Poland in early July. Conflicting information exists regarding the venue for the AEK vs. Beitar return leg, with some reports citing Ploiesti and others mentioning Israel. Panathinaikos has been drawn against Paksi to be played on July 23 in Hungary and July 30 in Athens.