Recent football developments in Cyprus
Omonia 29th of May has officially secured its promotion to the First Division, triggering large celebrations among fans in Nicosia. In the Cyprus League by Stoiximan's play-outs, Anorthosis and Omonia Aradippou drew 1-1 at the Antonis Papadopoulos stadium on April 19, 2026. Lomonaco opened the scoring for Omonia Aradippou in the 21st minute, with Chrysostomou equalizing for Anorthosis in the 34th minute. The match was marked by controversy, as the referee and VAR disallowed two goals scored by Sensi in the 67th and 73rd minutes, and Antoniou was sent off in the 90th minute. Meanwhile, APOEL midfielder Panagiotis Kattirtzis returned to competitive play after an eleven-month injury layoff during the recent derby against Omonia. Omonia continues to evaluate its roster for future transfers despite their successful season.