Omonia FC technical director outlines youth academy development strategy

On October 2, 2026, Christakis Christoforou, the technical director of Omonia’s youth academies, discussed the club's long-term strategy for talent development on SPOR FM 95.0. Having served in his current role for seven to eight months, Christoforou noted that the club has prioritized the U15 to U19 age categories, implementing staff adjustments to improve overall performance and player progression toward the first team.

A key focus of the discussion was the recent transfer of Giorgos Viktoros from Nea Salamina. Christoforou expressed confidence in the defender, stating that while he requires an adaptation period, Viktoros possesses the necessary character and technical qualifications to compete for a starting position. The director also addressed infrastructure challenges, noting a current shortage of training grounds. To mitigate this, Omonia plans to utilize three-and-a-half pitches at the 'Ilias Poullos' facility once the club’s dedicated stadium project is completed.

Christoforou emphasized that the long-term goal is to integrate more youth prospects into the first team, which he believes currently possesses high quality. He remains optimistic that as new and existing players continue to train together, the team's performance will see further improvement.