Apollon Limassol secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Dila Gori in Georgia during their first Conference League qualifying match held on July 26, 2026. The match, largely dominated by the Cypriot team, puts them in a commanding position to advance to the third qualifying round. According to club spokesperson Fanourios Konstantinou, while the red card issued to the opposition helped, Apollon had already established clear superiority on the pitch before the sending-off. The team will face either Brann or Universitatea Cluj in the next phase, following their 2-2 draw in the first leg.

Looking ahead, the club is focusing on the upcoming home leg in Limassol, which marks the city's return to hosting a European match after 16 years. Management, led by Makis Papaioannou and coach Hernan Losada, continues to monitor the transfer market to strengthen the squad with a striker and a winger. Despite the successful start to the season, the club is working to integrate several players who have not yet reached their full potential. Over 6,000 tickets have already been distributed for the return leg, and the team remains focused on earning UEFA coefficient points.