Francis Uzoho set to get new manager at Omonia Nicosia after Neil Lennon sacking

Omonia Nicosia are expected to announce a new manager in the coming days for Nigeria international Francis Uzoho and his colleagues following the sacking of Neil Lennon on Tuesday.

In March 2022, Lennon was appointed head coach of Cypriot first division side Omonia on a two-and-a-half year deal, replacing former Rangers defender Henning Berg.

The exit of Lennon was reportedly instigated by the poor run of form suffered by Omonia Nicosia in the past few weeks, losing six and won just once in the last eight matches in all competitions.

Placed 7th on the log with 9 points from 6 matches, the reigning Cyprus Cup winners will on Saturday play away to the league table toppers,  Pafos. Foreseeing disaster coming, the club management pull the plug almost immediately after a 1-0 home defeat by Nea Salamis that leaves them seventh in the division one table.

The statement from Omonia read: “We inform you that we have agreed with Neil Lennon to stop our collaboration,” the club said in a statement on their website.

“Unfortunately, the ongoing competitive instability and the significant losses of points in the championship are the main reasons that made us decide to end our partnership.

“Mr Lennon has written his name in the history of Omonia and deserves the respect and recognition of all of us. Our paths separate, but the memories of our collaboration will unite us forever.

“We sincerely thank Mr Lennon for his contribution and wish him every success in his future career.”

Lennon signed a deal to take him up to the end of the 2023-24 campaign when he was appointed by Omonia in March. He had been out of management since stepping down from his second managerial spell at Celtic Park just over a year before that.

Lennon led Celtic to 10 major trophies across his two stints as manager, winning two league titles, two Scottish Cups and a League Cup having returned to the club in February 2019 following the departure of Brendan Rodgers.