Hibs to host S. Belupo on June 19

Hibernians will play the first leg of their Intertoto Cup first round match on June 19 at Corradino.

Croatian team Slaven Belupo are Hibernians' opponents in the Intertoto Cup.

Kamen Ingrad are reported to have taken Croatia's first slot in the Intertoto Cup after NK Osijek were refused a UEFA licence and had to forfeit their place in the competition.

Slaven occupied third place in the Croatian League's relegation pool, six points behind Kamen Ingrad who finished first. They host Hibs for the return leg on June 26.

Hibs qualified for the Intertoto Cup after finishing third in the Premier League behind champions Sliema and runners-up Birkirkara.

Last season, Hibs suffered a 2-1 aggregate defeat to Finnish side Allianssi in the first round of the Intertoto Cup.

Meanwhile, at last Thursday's MFA council meeting it was announced that the 2004-2005 Premier League will begin later than usual. September 7 has been pencilled in as the opening day of the Premier League, three days after Malta starts its World Cup 2006 qualifying campaign with a home match against Sweden.

The draw of all MFA leagues will be made on July 12. The Super Cup final between champions and FA Trophy winners Sliema and Birkirkara will take place on August 24 but subject to change due to the two clubs' commitments in UEFA club competitions.