Harambee Stars internationals Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma, Collins Sichenje, Henry Meja and Frank Odhiambo found out the teams that they will be taking on the third round of the Uefa Europa Conference League qualifiers after successfully navigating second round tests this week.AIK, home to Marcelo, Sichenje and Meja, will be taking on KF Shkëndija from North Macedonia after pulling a stunning comeback in the second round against Vorskla Poltava.“After Wednesday’s victory over FC Vorskla, AIK Football is through to qualifying round 3 in the Uefa Europa Conference League 2022/23. In the third qualifying round, AIK face KF Shkëndija from North Macedonia, with AIK starting at home at Friends Arena on Thursday, August 4, with the return away from home the following Thursday, August 11,” AIK posted.AIK head coach heaps praise on new recruit Collins Sichenje after impressive debutIt in that game that former AFC Leopards youngster Sichenje made his competitive debut since signing for the side back in April 2022.Former Gor Mahia defender Odhiambo, who is still waiting for his competitive debut at Djurgarden, will face Romanian outfit Sepsi after his side comfortably saw off HNK Rijeka’s challenge.“After double victories against HNK Rijeka, Djurgården continues in the Conference League, where Romanian Sepsi awaits in qualifying round 3. The double-header starts in Romania this Thursday and is then followed up with a home match at Tele2 Arena on August 11,” the club wrote.The UECL third round ties take place on 4 and 11 August, with extra time and a penalty shoot-out if required after the second leg.Winners advance to the UEFA Europa Conference League play-offs.Third qualifying round: 4 & 11 August 2022Play-offs: 18 & 25 August 2022
