Omonia secures Europa League group stage spot with 4-2 win over Sint-Truiden

Omonia Nicosia successfully qualified for the Europa League League Phase after a 4-2 victory against the Belgian side Sint-Truiden at the GSP Stadium on August 27, 2026. Having lost the first leg 0-1 in Belgium, the Cypriot team staged a comeback led by striker Loïs Diony, who scored a hat-trick (16' penalty, 29', and 50'). Nicolas Panagiotou added a fourth goal in the 83rd minute, while Sint-Truiden’s goals were both scored by Aboubakary Koita via penalties in the 33rd minute and stoppage time. The match attracted 15,000 spectators and was officiated by Polish referee Damian Sylwestrzak.

This result marks the third time Omonia has reached this stage of the competition and its sixth qualification for a major UEFA tournament group phase in the last seven years. The club earns a minimum guaranteed participation bonus of 4.31 million euros, excluding additional performance-based revenues. Omonia's manager Henning Berg praised his team's quality and consistent performance. The draw for the next phase of the tournament is scheduled for August 28 in Monaco at 14:00. Following the match, there is ongoing medical concern regarding forward Montnor, who was substituted in the 62nd minute due to injury.