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2 clusters · 8 sources · 15 days · First seen 15 days ago · Last updated about 12 hours ago

Categories: SPORTS

Omonia's 2026 European campaign

Entities: Omonia Nicosia · Paphos FC · UEFA · Nyon · Gibraltar

Overview

In mid‑July, Cypriot side Omonia defeated Greek club Panaitolikos 2‑1 in a pre‑season friendly, using the win to fine‑tune the squad ahead of its upcoming Champions League qualifying matches against Kairat. The game highlighted the team's attacking form, with forward Kakoullis scoring twice, and noted an injury to defender Ondu.

By the end of July, Omonia’s European journey had shifted after the club’s elimination from the Champions League qualifiers. The team entered the UEFA Europa League play‑off stage and, on 31 July, was drawn as a top‑seeded pair against Lincoln Red Imps. The first leg is set for 6 August with the return fixture on 13 August. The winner will secure a place in the Europa League group stage and an automatic slot in the UEFA Conference League group phase, marking the next phase of Omonia’s 2026 continental campaign.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Omonia Nicosia will play Lincoln Red Imps in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. (All three articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] The first leg of the Omonia‑Lincoln tie is scheduled for Thursday 6 August 2024 at 20:00. (Articles 2 and 3)
[● 2 SOURCES] The second leg of the Omonia‑Lincoln tie is scheduled for Tuesday 13 August 2024 at 20:00. (Articles 2 and 3)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Winning the tie will secure Omonia a place in the Europa League group stage and an automatic slot in the Conference League group phase. (Article 1)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The draw for the Europa League play‑off round will be held on Monday 3 August 2024 in Nyon, Switzerland. (Article 1)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lincoln Red Imps have won more than 60 titles, including 30 Gibraltar league championships. (Article 3)

Timeline

about 12 hours ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Cyprus Omonia set to face Lincoln Red Imps in Europa League qualifier
Omonia Nicosia will play Lincoln Red Imps in the Europa League third‑qualifying round, with legs on 6 and 13 August at 20:00; the winner reaches the group stage.
15 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Omonia defeats Panaitolikos 2-1 in summer friendly
Omonia beat Panaitolikos 2-1 in a summer friendly, with Kakoullis scoring twice after Panaitolikos opened the scoring, and the Cypriot side now prepares for Champions League qualifiers.

Sources

agrinionews.gr · balla.com.cy · gazzetta.gr · gipedo.politis.com.cy · goal.philenews.com · hlf-ev.de · sportal.gr · sportime.sigmalive.com

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