Omonia secures dominant victory against Celje in Europa League

On October 15, 2026, Omonia Nicosia achieved a commanding 3-0 away victory against the Slovenian club Celje in the second round of the Europa League League Phase. This triumph marks Omonia’s second consecutive win in the competition, placing the Cypriot side in 6th position in the overall standings with six points and a 4-0 goal difference. The result is historic, as Omonia became the first Cypriot team to secure a win on Slovenian soil.

Manager Henning Berg praised his squad's tactical discipline and defensive resilience, particularly noting the performance of Senou Coulibaly, who was named man of the match. Jayden Montnor scored his first goal for the club, while Muamer Tankovic also contributed to the scoreline. The win has significantly boosted Omonia's qualification prospects; analysts at Football Meets Data suggest an 84.7% probability of the team finishing in the top 24. Furthermore, the club has earned 900,000 euros in prize money from its first two matches.

Omonia returned to Cyprus to prepare for upcoming domestic league duties before hosting Benfica next Thursday. The victory also contributed valuable points to Cyprus's UEFA coefficient ranking, helping the country maintain its 15th position.