Gent have made a big announcement ahead of the Europa Conference League quarter-final clash with West Ham next month.
West Ham found out who they will and could face in the quarters, semis and final of the Europa Conference League after the double UEFA draw on last week.
The Hammers cruised into the quarter-finals after a 6-0 aggregate win over AEK Larnaca in the last 16.
West Ham will now face Belgian side Gent in the quarter-finals over two legs on April 13th and 20th.
Crucially West Ham will play the second leg at home on Thursday April 20th – which is considered a major advantage in knockout competitions.
Gent – also known by their full name Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent – will be no pushovers.
But West Ham will once again fancy their chances of progressing to a second European semi-final in as many years.
The draw ended up being a dream for the Hammers as they avoided all the remaining big hitters.
This will not be the first time West Ham have faced the Belgians in European competition.
Now Gent have made a big announcement ahead of the Europa Conference League quarter-final clash with West Ham.
And nobody can doubt their appetite for the big match.
Gent make big announcement ahead of Europa Conference League quarter-final clash with West Ham
Because West Ham’s opponents will be heading to London in full force after selling out their allocation for the second leg at the London Stadium.
“Sold out!” Gent said on Twitter alongside a picture of their fans celebrating with the words ‘West Ham away tickets sold out’.
“See you in London.”
Meanwhile West Ham fans are still waiting for full details on their away allocation for the trip to Belgium.
It will be a third visit to the country in the last two seasons after facing Genk in the Europa League last term and Anderlecht in the group stages.
And a fourth could be on the horizon. Because if West Ham make it past Gent and to the semi-finals, they could face Anderlecht again if they see off AZ Alkmaar.
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