Apollon Limassol leads Conference League tie against Brann

Apollon Limassol secured a narrow 1-0 away victory against the Norwegian side Brann in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round. The match took place in Bergen on August 6, 2026, with Slovenian forward Alen Ozbolt scoring the decisive goal in the 22nd minute following a setup by Malekkides. This win marks the third consecutive victory for coach Hernan Losada’s team, which has maintained a perfect defensive record without conceding a goal throughout their European campaign.

The return leg is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol. Interest among fans is high, with over 5,000 tickets already sold. Regarding squad health, defender Leonidas Konomis, who was substituted during the first leg due to injury, has been diagnosed with a minor groin muscle strain. His availability for the upcoming match remains uncertain and will be determined during the final training sessions on Monday.