CELTIC have switched the venue of their opening Champions League clash and will now travel to face FK Sarajevo in Bosnia for next month's first-leg clash.
The Scottish champions were initially drawn to stage the match at Celtic Park but with their opponents worried about the length of time it will take them to secure visas ahead of visiting Parkhead, the Scottish champions have now agreed to a switch.
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Sarajevo also say the first leg will be played at the Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium on Tuesday, July 9, although the Hoops, who face a trip to Estonia or North Macedonia if they progress, have yet to confirm the dates.
In a statement posted on their website, the four-time Bosnian Premier League winners said: "The first match was to be played in Glasgow, but due to the administrative procedures required by the organisation of the trip to Scotland, a swap was agreed between the clubs.
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"Thus, the first match will be played on July 9 at the Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium, and the return match will take place seven days later in Glasgow."
Meanwhile, Celtic have also learned they will face Nomme Kalju of Estonia or Shkendija of North Macedonia if they get past Sarajevo following Wednesday's second qualifying round draw in Nyon.
Should Neil Lennon's side end up facing Shkendija, the Parkhead boss may well turn to winger Jonny Hayes for advice.
The Irishman was part of the Aberdeen side which claimed a 1-1 Europa League draw in Tetovo in 2015 as Derek McInnes' Dons edged out the Macedonians on away goals.
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