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Omonia Organizes 1st Grassroots Academies Tournament!

Published March 18, 2026, 14:07
Omonia Organizes 1st Grassroots Academies Tournament!

Omonia announced the organization of its first grassroots academies tournament, aimed at football players aged 7-12 (born 2014-2019). The tournament will be held from June 2nd to 4th at the "Ilias Poullos" training center, utilizing three full-size grass pitches. Many teams will participate, offering a high level of competition and an opportunity for hundreds of children to showcase their talent. The matches will be monitored by the coaching staff of Omonia's academy. The tournament will be divided into age categories: 2014 Eagles & Lions, 2015 Eagles & Lions, 2016 Eagles & Lions, 2017 Eagles & Lions, 2018 Eagles & Lions and 2019 Open. This distinction will allow young footballers to compete with their peers, enhancing the competitive spirit and their development. The Technical Director of Omonia's Academy, Christakis Christoforou, expressed his satisfaction with the organization of the tournament, emphasizing that it will provide young footballers with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills at a high-level event. This event is an important step for the development of football in Cyprus. The tournament will have rich audiovisual coverage on Omonia's social media, OMONOIA TV and the Cytavision platform, allowing friends and families to watch the matches and support the young athletes. For information and registrations, interested parties can contact 99542994 and 99566896 or visit the website https://shorturl.at/lrTLo.