AEK Larnaca advances to Europa Conference League’s round of 16 to play West Ham

ΑΕΚ Larnaca advanced to UEFA Conference League last 16 for the first time in its history after a goalless draw with Ukraine’s Dnipro for the League’s play-off second round in Kosice Slovakia on Thursday evening.
AEK is only the second Cypriot football team to progress to a second knock-out round of a major UEFA competition.

Previously, APOEL had reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League (2011-2012), as well as the round of 16 of the Europa League (2016-2017). The Nicosia team also reached the round of 32 of the Europa League in 2019-2020.

The Cypriot team secured a spot in last 16 draw as it won in the first leg with 1-0.

The matches for the round of 16 are scheduled for 9 and 16 March. AEK will host the first match