Omonia expresses concern over appointment of Latvian referee for Pafos match

Omonia Nicosia has officially expressed dissatisfaction regarding the appointment of Latvian referee Andris Treimanis for the upcoming playoff match against Pafos FC, scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026. The club officials argue that the appointment creates a potential conflict of interest, as Pafos FC owner Sergey Lomakin also has ownership ties to a club in Latvia, FC Riga. Omonia officials contend that the Cyprus Football Association (KOP) should have considered these circumstances to ensure impartiality and avoid controversy. Andris Treimanis is familiar with Cypriot football, having previously officiated matches for Omonia, the Cyprus national team, and AEK Larnaca over the past two years. The club believes the governing body failed to exercise the necessary caution in this selection. No official response from the Cyprus Football Association regarding these concerns has been documented in the current reports.