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Omonia Nicosia
Full name Athletic Club Omonia Nicosia
Founded 4 June 1948
Ground GSP Stadium
Ground Capacity 22 859
Chairman Stelios Milonas
League Cypriot First Division
2012/13 3rd

Athletic Club Omonia Nicosia is a well-known football club from Cyprus. This team is based in Nicosia, which is the capital city of Cyprus. They are one of the most successful football clubs on the island.

About Omonia Nicosia

Omonia Nicosia was started on 4 June 1948. Since then, it has grown into a very popular team. Their home stadium is the GSP Stadium. This stadium can hold over 22,000 fans. Many supporters come to watch their games there.

Winning Trophies

Omonia Nicosia has won many important competitions in Cypriot football. These wins are called "honours" or "trophies." They show how successful the team has been over the years.

Cyprus Football Association Trophies

The club has won several major titles organized by the Cyprus Football Association:

  • Cypriot Championship: They have won the top league title 20 times. This means they were the best team in Cyprus for those seasons.
  • Cypriot Cup: Omonia has lifted the Cypriot Cup 14 times. This is a knockout competition, like a tournament.
  • Cyprus FA Shield: They hold the record for winning the Cyprus FA Shield 16 times. This trophy is often played between the league champions and the cup winners.
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