David Akintola returns to Omonia FC

Omonia Nicosia officially announced the return of 30-year-old Nigerian forward David Akintola on September 9, 2026. The player, who previously represented the club during the 2019-2020 season on loan from Midtjylland, has signed a two-year contract following a permanent transfer from English side Hull City. Akintola, who has chosen the number 8 shirt, arrives with experience from the Turkish league and recent Championship football in England, where his last appearance was on August 28, 2026, in the EFL Cup.

The transfer, aimed at bolstering the team's attacking depth under coach Henning Berg, follows intense negotiations during the final stages of the summer transfer window. Omonia is currently processing the necessary documentation to allow the player to be available for the upcoming match against Apollon on September 12, 2026. This move has been met with significant enthusiasm from the club's fan base, as Akintola was previously a popular figure during his successful initial stint when the team finished first in the league before the season was curtailed by the pandemic.

Simultaneously, the club continues to assess its roster, having recently parted ways with Tasos Chatzigiovanis, who moved to OFI, while remaining open to potential loan additions to strengthen the defense.