City, Cyprus – Na Thursday, AEK Larnaca go face AZ Alkmaar for their first game for the Conference League at AEK Arena. This na big match because both teams wan start their 2025-26 group stage with correct vibes. AEK Larnaca don make am for this competition before – dem dey enjoy their second participation while AZ go dey for their fourth.
AEK come off fresh from their last game where dem beat Ypsonas FC neatly, 4-0. Riad Bajic shine well as he score two goals and help the team secure a good position for the Cyprus League. On the other hand, AZ Alkmaar no fit carry last week’s game against NEC, as dem fall 2-1. If dem no step up for this upcoming match, dem fit come out empty-handed again (the way wey dem dey draw and lose no good, abeg).
This match na the first time both teams go dey face each other. Talk about fresh faces! AEK Larnaca and AZ get zero wins from zero previous encounters, meaning dem both dey start from square one. E fit be like say dem no gree for advantage, abi dem just dey vibe for the same waka?
As the host, AEK Larnaca dey vibrant. Dem don put together 10 points from possible 15 for their last five league games. But the big question be if dem fit carry that same energy go European front against AZ wey don show consistency for some time now. AZ don win seven of their last nine clash for all competitions early dis season, but dem don hit small potholes for their last few matches.
Observers dey wonder if injuries go play a role for this match. AEK go miss their veteran defender wey don fall out of last match, so dem go need to shuffle their lineup well (no pressure!). And AZ Alkmaar, dem still dey manage with a few players wey dey treat injuries. Both teams gree say dem go give everything to win dis game, but na who go fit capitalize on dem opponent’s weaknesses go carry the day.
Your guess wey you fit use as prediction be say AEK Larnaca go try hold dem ground, while AZ go come ready to meet some serious pressure. I dey reason say both teams fit put up a show wey go make fans dey dance for stands!
So, keep your eyes peeled, dem draw all the action this Thursday as dem dey mark the start of the group stages. Who go carry the bragging rights? Time go tell!
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