Cypriot clubs Omonia and Pafos FC hold final friendlies before European qualifiers
Omonia and Pafos FC are preparing for their upcoming European campaign with final friendly matches. Omonia faces Panetolikos at the GSP Stadium, while Pafos FC travels to Slovakia to play Slovan Bratislava. Omonia has qualified to face Kairat Almaty in the second qualifying round of the Champions League, with matches scheduled for July 22-23 and July 29-30. Pafos FC awaits the winner of the Hajduk Split vs. Zilina match for the second qualifying round of the Europa League. Omonia coach Henning Berg has confirmed his squad, though Loic Nego remains on a specialized training program. Pafos FC, under Ricardo Sa Pinto, is focusing on tactical adjustments and continues active recruitment, including reports of a potential loan for goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki. Both teams consider these games crucial preparation before their competitive European debuts.