Apollon Limassol prepares for Conference League qualifiers with strong friendly against AEK

Apollon Limassol staged a vigorous friendly against AEK at 19:30 on Cytavision Sports 1, following an intensive preparation period in the Netherlands. The match served as a “training” (τζενεράλε) ahead of the club’s upcoming Europa Conference League qualifiers, where Apollon expects to face Dila Gori in the second qualifying round and later Beitar.

Club spokesperson Fanourios Konstantinou highlighted the importance of a smooth game, the need to fill season‑ticket targets (4,500 sold, aiming for 6,000) and the priority of signing a central defender after the recent injury to goalkeeper Golson. Former Apollon stalwart Takis Antoniou praised the new coaching staff, noting a shift toward professional, tactical management. The team’s defensive solidity in the friendly, despite Golson’s absence, and the versatile midfield options were viewed as positive signs ahead of European competition.