Omonia faces injury setback and prepares for Benfica clash

Omonia Nicosia recently secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Olympiacos in a league match held on October 19, 2026. Despite falling behind, Henning Berg's team showed resilience in the second half, with the equalizer coming in stoppage time. However, the result was marred by a muscle injury sustained by captain Senou Coulibaly, who was forced off in the 61st minute.

Following the draw, Omonia is shifting focus to their upcoming UEFA Europa League fixture against Benfica, scheduled for October 22 at GSP Stadium. Coach Henning Berg has officially confirmed that Coulibaly will be unavailable for the match against the Portuguese side, as well as the league game against AEK Larnaca on October 26. The defender's status for subsequent matches remains uncertain, with a recovery period currently estimated at over a week.

Preparations for the Benfica encounter are ongoing, with the team aiming to build on their previous European success. While the squad faces personnel challenges, including the absence of several players not registered for the European list, they view the match as a major test of their capabilities at a Champions League level.