Omonia prepares for Europa League clash against Celje

Omonia Nicosia is preparing for their upcoming Europa League League Phase match against Slovenian club Celje, scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026. The team, coached by Henning Berg, aims to build on their performance in the opening match against Celta Vigo to secure a victory that would bring them to six points in the competition. This marks Omonia's first competitive encounter against a Slovenian opponent in their history.

Technical concerns surround the squad as midfielder Brouwers is listed as doubtful following an ankle injury sustained during the domestic league victory over Karmiotissa. Additionally, winger Akintola is struggling with a muscular injury; however, he is not registered for the European squad and is currently racing to recover for the domestic league match against Olympiakos Nicosia on the following Monday.

Omonia defender Jure Balkovec, a Slovenian national, has expressed excitement about playing in his home country. While acknowledging that Celje has struggled recently, he warned that the reigning Slovenian champions remain a dangerous opponent. The team is looking for a professional performance to sustain their momentum in Europe before facing stronger opponents like Juventus.