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Jure Balkovec performance review at Omonia Nicosia

Slovenian defender Jure Balkovec joined Omonia Nicosia during the January transfer window to address defensive gaps caused by the injury of Fotis Kitsos and the transfer of Hamas. Balkovec, who can play as both a left-back and a center-back, was one of three arrivals alongside Odubajo and the returning Andreas Christou. Since his arrival, he has earned the trust of coach Henning Berg, starting in five of the six available league matches. He has accumulated 480 minutes in league play and 180 minutes in the Conference League. The club reports his two-month tenure as positive, highlighting his quality and versatility. Balkovec is currently under contract for the upcoming season, where he is expected to compete for the left-back position alongside the returning Kitsos, Odubajo, and Christou.

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Cyprus Times · 31 March 2026, 16:20