Omonia Nicosia triumph 3-0 over NK Celje in UEFA Europa League.

The UEFA Europa League league-phase match took place on 15 October 2026 at Stadion Z'dezele in Celje. The home side, NK Celje, hosted Omonia Nicosia in front of a crowd eager to see how the early-season clash would develop.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were tense, but the first booking came early when Artemijus Tutyskinas of Celje was shown a yellow card in the 13th minute for a bad foul. Just three minutes later, Omonia Nicosia broke the deadlock. Jaden Montnor received a through ball from Ewandro and struck a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner, a goal confirmed after a VAR review (16’).

Celje attempted to respond, but the pressure continued. Lukasz Bejger was booked for a bad foul in the 33rd minute, adding to Celje’s disciplinary woes. The second half began with Mario Kvesic receiving a yellow card in the 52nd minute.

Omonia’s second goal arrived in the 59th minute. Muamer Tankovic, positioned in the centre of the box, fired a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner after a through ball from Jean-Kévin Duverne (59’).

The tempo remained high and the disciplinary count grew. Jaden Montnor, who had opened the scoring, was booked in the 69th minute. Near the hour-mark, Benjamin Verbic of Celje saw a yellow card in the 82nd minute, followed immediately by Senou Coulibaly of Omonia Nicosia receiving one in the 83rd minute.

The final blow came from a set-piece. From a corner, Mihlali Mayambela delivered a ball that Senou Coulibaly met with a right-footed strike from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal in the 84th minute, completing Omonia’s 3-0 tally.

Standout performers

  • Jaden Montnor (Omonia Nicosia) – opened the scoring with a clinical finish after an assist from Ewandro.
  • Muamer Tankovic (Omonia Nicosia) – added the second goal, converting a through ball from Jean-Kévin Duverne.
  • Senou Coulibaly (Omonia Nicosia) – capped the night with a corner-set piece finish, assisted by Mihlali Mayambela.

Match facts

  • Final score: NK Celje 0-3 Omonia Nicosia
  • Goals: Jaden Montnor (16’), Muamer Tankovic (59’), Senou Coulibaly (84’)
  • Bookings:
    • Artemijus Tutyskinas (Celje, 13’)
    • Lukasz Bejger (Celje, 33’)
    • Mario Kvesic (Celje, 52’)
    • Jaden Montnor (Omonia, 69’)
    • Benjamin Verbic (Celje, 82’)
    • Senou Coulibaly (Omonia, 83’)
  • Venue: Stadion Z'dezele, Celje

What it means

The 3-0 win gives Omonia Nicosia three points from the league-phase fixture, while NK Celje return home without points after a comprehensive defeat.