Omonia advances to Europa League play-offs after victory against Lincoln Red Imps

Omonia Nicosia secured a spot in the UEFA Europa League play-offs after defeating Lincoln Red Imps 1-0 at the GSP Stadium on August 13, 2026. Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg held in Gibraltar, Loic Diony scored the decisive goal in the 22nd minute to settle the tie. This victory ensures Omonia's participation in at least the League Phase of the UEFA Conference League, providing the club with a guaranteed bonus of approximately 3.17 million euros.

Manager Henning Berg utilized a strong lineup, welcoming back players like Senou Coulibaly, Andronikos Kakoullis, and Loic Nego. The team controlled the match against the Gibraltar side, who were eliminated from the Europa League competition. The success marks the sixth time in seven years that Omonia has reached the league phase of a European tournament.

As a consequence of this result, Omonia will now face Belgian club Sint-Truidense in the Europa League play-offs. The first leg is scheduled for August 20 in Belgium, with the return leg taking place in Nicosia on August 27. Should the team fail to advance past this stage, they will automatically transition to the Conference League league phase.