Omonia FC wins the 2026 Cyprus football championship
On May 2, 2026, Omonia FC secured their 22nd Cypriot league title after defeating Aris 3-0 at the GSP Stadium. This victory marks the end of a five-year wait for the club under the presidency of Stavros Papastavrou. Following the final whistle, thousands of fans invaded the pitch to celebrate, while the team continued the festivities through the streets of Nicosia on open-top buses toward Papanikoli street. Head coach Henning Berg and the club's board emphasized the importance of team cohesion and the significant contributions of the players. The club leadership, including Simos Tarapoulouzis, confirmed that the primary goal for the next season is qualifying for the Champions League phase. Omonia will begin their European campaign in the second qualifying round of the tournament. The team successfully ended the season with a convincing performance, maintaining financial stability and a focus on long-term growth.