Omonia travels to Belgium for Europa League playoff against Sint-Truiden

Omonia has traveled to Belgium for the first leg of the Europa League playoff round against Sint-Truiden, scheduled for August 20 at 21:00 at the Stayen stadium. The team, coached by Henning Berg, aims to secure a favorable result to carry into the second leg, which will take place in Nicosia on August 27. This match represents a significant opportunity for Omonia to reach the League Phase of the competition, a milestone no Cypriot club has achieved since the format change.

The squad traveling to Belgium consists of 23 players, including new signings Jean-Kevin Duverne and Lubomir Satka, who are available for their debut. However, the team remains without Moses Odubajo, and Michali Mayambela has been left out as a precaution due to muscle discomfort; his condition is being monitored daily. About 150 Omonia fans are expected to attend the match to support the team.

Historically, Omonia has faced Belgian clubs multiple times, with their most notable recent success being against Gent in 2022. While Omonia is already guaranteed a spot in the Conference League League Phase regardless of the playoff outcome, the club is prioritizing qualification for the Europa League due to the superior sporting and financial benefits associated with the second-tier competition.