Cypriot clubs prepare for European campaigns and final summer friendlies
Pafos FC is concluding its summer training in Bratislava, preparing to face Slovan Bratislava in a final friendly match before their upcoming European ties against Hajduk Split or Zilina. The club is currently seeking a high-level goalkeeper, with Radoslaw Majecki from Monaco reportedly near a loan deal, while Jay Gorter has been linked to a move to Qarabag. Meanwhile, Omonia is focusing on its Champions League second qualifying round, awaiting the outcome of the Kairat Almaty versus Sutjeska Niksic match. Kairat holds a 2-1 lead from the first leg. Omonia will play their first match at GSP Stadium on July 22 or 23, with the return leg on July 29 or 30. Ahead of this, Omonia will hold a final friendly against Panetolikos on July 17 at GSP Stadium. Andronikos Kakoullis is poised to become Omonia's top European scorer, needing two more goals to surpass the 11-goal records of Rainer Rauffmann and Willy Semedo. Henning Berg is finalizing his squad list, which can be adjusted until 24 hours before the first official fixture.