Ike Ugbo joins Apollon Limassol and is registered for European matches

Apollon Limassol has officially acquired 27-year-old forward Ike Ugbo on a loan deal from Sheffield Wednesday. The Canadian striker identified the team's winning mentality and the presence of coach Hernan Losada as primary factors in his decision to choose the Cypriot club over other offers from Belgium and Turkey. Ugbo expressed his desire to restart his career after two challenging years and aim for European success with his new team.

While he was initially excluded from the team's European squad, Apollon utilized the UEFA regulation allowing for one registration change up to 24 hours before a match. On August 4, 2026, the club confirmed that Ugbo has been added to the official list for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. He is now available for selection by the technical staff for the upcoming encounters against Brann. Following this signing, the club is now focused on the final phase of its summer transfer planning, which involves adding a winger to complete the squad.