Omonia secures seeded status in Champions League qualifiers following victory over APOEL
On May 16, 2026, Omonia Nicosia defeated APOEL 3-0 in a football match, with Kousoulos scoring two goals. Following recent league results in Hungary and Israel, specifically Györ winning the Hungarian title and Maccabi Tel Aviv failing to win in Israel, Omonia has officially secured a seeded position for the third qualifying round of the 2026/27 Champions League. By reaching seeded status, Omonia will avoid formidable opponents such as Red Star Belgrade, Celje, Slovan Bratislava, Dinamo Zagreb, and Lech Poznań. The club will begin its European campaign in the second qualifying round, with the draw scheduled for June 17, 2026. APOEL coach Pablo Garcia cited a need for a long-term plan and roster improvements following the defeat, amid ongoing uncertainty regarding potential investment and the club's financial future. Omonia, managed by Henning Berg, is now focused on the upcoming summer qualifiers and has already begun strategic planning for the next season. The team remains on track to potentially break the all-time points record set by APOEL in the 2017/18 season.