Hajduk Split banned from wearing home jerseys in crucial UEFA match

Hajduk Split faces an unusual restriction for their crucial UEFA Europa Conference League playoff first leg against Poland's Raków Częstochowa at their home stadium, Poljud. The Croatian club has been informed by UEFA that they are prohibited from wearing their traditional home kits due to a color clash with the visiting team.

Consequently, Hajduk will be forced to play in their third kit, an all-white strip, for this important home fixture. This marks a rare occasion where the team will not be donning their iconic white and blue home jerseys on their own turf. The club typically reserves their third kit for away matches, making its use at Poljud a notable departure from tradition.

The match itself holds significant importance for Hajduk. A victory would see them advance to the group stage of a European competition, a feat they have not achieved since the 2010/11 season. The first leg is scheduled for Thursday evening, with the return leg to be played in Poland a week later. Fans are hoping for a strong performance that will put them in a favorable position for qualification.