Apollon Limassol to face Brann in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round

Apollon Limassol has officially advanced to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League after securing two victories over Dila Gori. The Cypriot club is now set to face Norwegian side Brann, who qualified by defeating Universitatea Cluj with a 5-3 aggregate score, winning 3-1 in the second leg. The upcoming tie marks a significantly more challenging test for Hernán Losada’s side, as the Norwegian team is currently in full competitive rhythm, playing in their domestic league which follows a calendar-year schedule.

The first leg of the third qualifying round is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, in Norway, with the return leg taking place at the Alphamega Stadium on Tuesday, August 11. UEFA has appointed a Polish officiating team for the first match, led by referee Damian Kos. Following these fixtures, Apollon will participate in the playoff round draw on Monday, August 3, where the club will be placed in the unseeded group to determine potential opponents for the path toward the league phase. The team is currently finalizing logistical preparations, including a scheduled trip to Norway to compete in this crucial European stage.