Omonia holds friendly against Olympiacos during league break

On October 2, 2026, Omonia faced Olympiacos in a closed-door friendly match at the Elias Poullos training center to maintain match rhythm during the international break. Olympiacos secured a 1-0 victory with a 22nd-minute goal from Pedro Sancho, which deflected off Coulibaly. During the match, Omonia saw a 15th-minute penalty from Mayambela saved by Talichmanidis, while David Akintola hit the post in the 67th minute. Coach Henning Berg utilized 20 players to test squad depth and integrate those not called up for international duty.

Omonia currently faces a congested schedule in October, including six matches across 22 days, with fixtures against Karmiotissa, Celje, Benfica, AEK, and AEL. Midfielder Panagiotis Andreou has emerged as a key figure for the team, playing every minute of the four league matches so far. The club is currently navigating these challenges while managing squad fitness, following an initial period where 12 international players were absent from training. Following the friendly, Omonia prepares to resume the league with an away game against Karmiotissa on October 9.