Omonia secures commanding 3-0 victory over Celje in Europa League

Omonia Nicosia achieved a decisive 3-0 away victory against Celje in Slovenia on October 15, 2026, marking their second consecutive win in the Europa League League Phase. The Cypriot side opened the scoring in the 17th minute through Montnor, who converted a precise assist from Evandro. Despite a disallowed goal for Dionis in the 9th minute due to a handball, Omonia maintained dominance, extending their lead in the 59th minute when Tankovic scored following a clever dummy by Dionis. Coulibaly secured the final 3-0 scoreline in the 85th minute after an assist from Tanase.

This victory brings Omonia to six points in the standings, positioning them favorably for qualification to the next round. Beyond the sporting achievement, the club secured an additional 450,000 euros in UEFA performance bonuses, adding to their total earnings from the tournament so far. Coach Henning Berg praised his team's defensive discipline and attacking quality during the post-match press conference.

Following this success, Omonia now shifts its focus to upcoming domestic obligations before preparing for a high-profile home encounter against Benfica at the GSP Stadium. Players and staff expressed gratitude to the approximately 500 traveling fans who supported the team throughout the match in Slovenia.