Omonia prepares for Champions League second leg against Kairat Almaty

Omonia Nicosia has traveled to Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the second leg of their Champions League second qualifying round match against FC Kairat Almaty, scheduled for July 29 at 18:00. The Cypriot side holds a 1-0 lead from the first match at GSP Stadium. Omonia will be without defender Loic Nego, who is suspended following a red card in the first leg. Manager Henning Berg confirmed that Moses Odubajo is with the squad and available, though his participation will be decided after the final assessment.

Kairat Almaty faces significant personnel challenges, with head coach Rafael Urazbakhtin confirming that their key forward Jorginho will be sidelined for an extended period due to a serious injury. Despite the travel demands—approximately 3,815 kilometers and a flight duration of about 5.5 to 6 hours—Omonia is focused on securing their qualification for the next phase. The match is set to take place at the Central Stadium in Almaty. Approximately 70 traveling Omonia supporters are expected to be in attendance to support the team as they look to defend their aggregate lead.