Omonia faces Celje in Slovenia during Europa League match

On October 16, 2026, the Cypriot football team Omonia played against the Slovenian club Celje at the Z'dezele Stadium. The match took place as part of the Europa League League Phase. According to reports from Slovenia, the attendance at the stadium was 4,200 spectators, which included 500 traveling supporters of Omonia.

The host city, Celje, is located in the Savinja River valley and is known for its historical significance dating back to the Celtic settlement of Kelea and its Roman heritage. In contemporary sports culture, the city is strongly associated with handball, evidenced by a high-profile Champions League match between RK Celje and Paris Saint-Germain held on October 15, 2026, at the indoor arena adjacent to the football stadium. That handball game drew approximately 3,700 spectators, reflecting the city’s strong local support for its athletic teams across different disciplines.