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Rhys Hughes prepares for Champions League debut with TNS

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Rhys Hughes prepares for Champions League debut with TNS
Summary

Rhys Hughes, a 23-year-old winger, expresses excitement about his Champions League debut with The New Saints after a recent transfer from Connah's Quay Nomads. Hughes, a former Everton academy player and Wales Under-21 international, scored 33 goals in 72 appearances for his previous club. He views the opportunity at TNS as a chance to return to full-time football and enhance his performance on the pitch. TNS faces Sabah of Azerbaijan in their first qualifying round, aiming to mirror their previous success in European competition.

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  • •Hughes joined TNS after performing well in the Cymru Premier.
  • •He scored 33 goals for Connah's Quay in the league.
  • •TNS faces Sabah in the Champions League qualifying round.
  • •Hughes believes full-time football will improve his performance.
  • •This marks Hughes's first experience in the Champions League.
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  • 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Hughes relishing Champions League bow after TNS switch
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Rhys Hughes was a graduate of Everton's academy alongside Anthony Gordon before joining TNS this year.

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