Omonia striker makes debut in Champions League match against Kairat

On July 29, 2026, the newly signed striker for Omonia made his official debut during the Champions League qualification match against Kairat in Almaty. The player entered the field in the 65th minute of the game under the management of coach Henning Berg.

Sources provide conflicting reports regarding the player's identity and the substitution details. One source identifies the player as Loïs Diony, stating he replaced Muamer Tanković. Another source refers to the player as Luís Junis, noting that he replaced Mayambela. The match took place during a critical phase as Omonia competed for a spot in the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

Omonia faced additional challenges during the match, as the team was reduced to ten players following a direct red card shown to Kakoullis in the 26th minute. The game ultimately concluded with a 1-0 score in favor of Kairat, following a goal scored by Edmilson.