Omonia prepares for the Champions League first leg against Kairat Almaty
Omonia Nicosia is set to face Kairat Almaty in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round on July 22 at 20:00 at the GSP Stadium. Coach Henning Berg has named a 23-man squad for the match, confirming that Odubajo will miss the fixture due to a muscle injury, while the availability of new signing Loic Nego remains a tactical consideration. The team has completed its training sessions, with Berg emphasizing the need for consistency and potential further reinforcements. Kairat Almaty, who are mid-season, are led by coach Rafael Urazbakhtin, who expects a tight contest. Forward Loic Diony, a recent addition to the squad, previously faced Kairat in 2021 while playing for Red Star Belgrade. The second leg of this tie is scheduled to take place in Kazakhstan on July 29. The match will be broadcast live via Cytavision and Omonia TV.