Omonia prepares for AEK Larnaca clash following Europa League defeat to Benfica

Omonia Nicosia suffered a 1-4 home defeat against Benfica on October 22 during the third matchday of the Europa League League Phase. Despite a competitive first half where Andronikos Kakoullis equalized following an own goal by Nego, the Portuguese side asserted their superiority in the second half, with Vangelis Pavlidis scoring for Benfica. This marked the first time in five years that Omonia conceded four goals in a home European fixture.

Following the defeat, manager Henning Berg is shifting the team's focus to the upcoming seventh round of the Cyprus League match against AEK Larnaca, scheduled for October 26 at 19:00 at the AEK Arena. Omonia aims to recover from recent domestic draws and improve its league standing.

Regarding the squad, Omonia faces personnel challenges as captain Coulibaly remains sidelined due to injury, while Akinyoola is also unavailable. However, Evandro has recovered from his discomfort and is included in the 23-man squad. The team is looking to build on the tactical discipline shown during the first half against Benfica to secure a positive result in Larnaca.