The opponent for the Azerbaijani football club "Zira" in the first qualifying round of the 2026/2027 UEFA Conference League season has been determined.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the "Eagles" are set to face the Georgian club "Torpedo" Kutaisi.
The draw ceremony took place at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, determining the initial matchups for the upcoming European campaign.
The first qualifying round matches of the UEFA Conference League are scheduled for July 9 and July 16. The team, managed by head coach Rashad Sadigov, will host the first leg of this crucial tie in Baku.
The UEFA Conference League, introduced in 2021, serves as the third tier of European club football, providing clubs from across the continent, including those from Azerbaijan, with vital opportunities to gain international experience and improve their UEFA coefficient rankings. Zira's participation underscores the growing competitiveness of Azerbaijani clubs in continental tournaments.
