Omonia secures victory against APOEL in Nicosia derby
On April 18, 2026, Omonia defeated APOEL 2-0 in a football match held at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia. The winning goals were scored early by Ryan Mmaee in the 7th minute and Evandro in the 12th minute. Despite an opportunity for APOEL in the final ten minutes when Dražić hit the goalpost, Omonia maintained control throughout the match. This victory extends Omonia's lead to 13 points over their nearest rivals, AEK and Apollon, with six matches remaining in the season. Following the match, police arrested two individuals for insulting officers during their departure from the stadium. Pre-match events included a ceremony honoring former player Klitos Erotokritou, while a minor incident occurred involving an APOEL player and an Omonia fan. Omonia is now positioned to mathematically secure their 22nd league title in the upcoming games.