Omonia secures historic Europa League victory against Celje

Omonia Nicosia achieved a historic 3-0 victory against Celje in Slovenia during the second matchday of the UEFA Europa League, becoming the first Cypriot club to win on Slovenian soil. The match, held on October 15, 2026, saw goals from Jayden Montnor, Muamer Tankovic, and Senou Coulibaly. This win provides Omonia with a perfect record of six points from two matches, placing them 6th in the league phase standings.

Financial rewards have been significant, with the club securing 900,000 euros in total from their victories over Celta and Celje. According to projections from 'Football Meets Data', Omonia is in a strong position to qualify for the knockout rounds. Achieving 9 to 10 points is estimated to guarantee a spot in the top 24, meaning the team needs only a few more points from their remaining six matches.

Looking ahead, coach Henning Berg is preparing the squad for a rigorous upcoming schedule that includes domestic matches against Olympiacos, AEK, and Anorthosis, alongside European fixtures. The team remains focused on maintaining its current tactical discipline as they aim to build upon this successful start.