Omonia faces Sint-Truiden in Europa League play-off

Omonia Nicosia is set to face Belgian club Sint-Truiden in a two-legged play-off tie for a spot in the UEFA Europa League group stage. The first leg will take place at the Stayen Stadium in Belgium on August 20 at 21:00, with the return leg scheduled for August 27 at 20:00 at the GSP Stadium in Cyprus. Having already secured their participation in the Conference League group phase, Omonia now aims for the more lucrative and prestigious Europa League. Coach Henning Berg is evaluating his squad, including new signings Jean-Kévin Duverne and Lubomír Šatka, to determine if they will be registered in time for these decisive matches.

Historically, Omonia has struggled against Belgian opponents, having lost four out of five previous play-off ties in this competition, with their only success coming against Gent in 2022. Sint-Truiden enters the match following two consecutive draws in the Belgian league, notably a recent 3-3 result against Cercle Brugge. The officiating for the first leg will be led by Bulgarian referee Georgi Kabakov, while the return leg in Cyprus will be officiated by the Polish referee Damian Sylwestrzak. The outcome will significantly impact the club's financial earnings and their European campaign for the current season.