Omonia advances to Europa League play-offs after defeating Lincoln

Omonia Nicosia secured their place in the UEFA Europa League play-off round on August 13, 2026, by defeating Lincoln Red Imps 1-0 at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia. The decisive goal was scored by Lois Diony in the 22nd minute, marking his first goal for the club and ensuring a comfortable victory for the Cypriot side. With this result, Omonia has guaranteed a spot in the league phase of at least the UEFA Conference League, while continuing their pursuit of a spot in the Europa League main stage.

Following the victory, Omonia is set to face the Belgian side Sint-Truiden. The first leg of this play-off tie is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at Stayen Stadium in Belgium at 21:00 local time, followed by the return leg at the GSP Stadium in Cyprus on August 27 at 20:00. This achievement marks the sixth time in seven years that Omonia has qualified for the league phase of a European competition, underscoring the team's ongoing stability and success on the continental stage. The club has already secured guaranteed revenues of 3,170,000 euros, a sum expected to increase as the tournament progresses.

Coach Henning Berg expressed satisfaction with the result, noting that while the team originally aspired for Champions League qualification, the primary goal remains to compete in a European league phase. Player Mateo Maric emphasized the need for further improvements in the upcoming matches against the Belgian opponents.