Bergen, Norway – Na Wednesday, July 23, 2025, SK Brann go face Red Bull Salzburg for wetin suppose be serious Champions League matter wey don dey brewing.
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Na the second qualifying round and both teams dey waka come for Brann Stadion. E don pass many years (17 years to be precise) since Brann last take their football shoe enter this level. But you no fit underestimate their vibes, as dem dey ready to show say dem fit still run with big boys like Salzburg.
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SK Brann don dey fresh for league. Dem don win three matches for dis field before dem slip for weekend and take 2-0 loss from KFUM Oslo. Meanwhile, Salzburg, dem dey come off short break after their Club World Cup run wey no go well at all (ey, if na Naija, we go call am “wetin happen?”!)
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Despite the loss for the weekend, Brann get some strong positives as dem dey still manageable. Managers dey prepare players wey fit turn things around, with Saevar Magnusson wey don score before coming for Brann now being a key figure. But e get some players wey dey injured just dey waka about, like Niklas Castro and Fredrik Knudsen – this one na wah!
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For the other side, Red Bull Salzburg no be small team, dem don carry Champions League vibe enter ground since six seasons ago. Dem don learn how to collect main stage position and na dem dey look to continue crowding group stage with big muscle. Na only match fitness dey worry dem, as dem no enter full preseason after CWC, talkless of dem being without Karim Konate and Takumu Kawamura for dis first leg.
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The way wey dis match set be, Brann dey find chance to shake the ground; one win go fit secure dem at least a playoff spot for the Conference League (who no like free trip to Europe?). But for Salzburg level, nothing fit slow dem down, as dem dey bring plenty experience and quality to the field.
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Who go win? Plenty people don dey look Brann like say dem go lose finish, but dem go use home advantage plus crowd rush to challenge Salzburg. Na very interesting matchup be dis, as we dey wait to see who go shine for the pitch come Wednesday evening.