Club Founded
1994
Formed to provide football for children from all backgrounds between the ages of 6 to 18. Founder members Mario Christodoulides, Flora Soteriou, Jimmy Nikeforou.
Middlesex FA County Cup Winners
1999
Club win their first Middlesex Cup. The first star appears on the shirt!
F.A. Charter Standard Award
2005
The club are awarded the FA Charter Standard Award, making sure it is regulated under Football Association Rules. We are proud to have continued to be accredited with this standard every year since.
Radiomarathon Centre partnership
2006
The club establishes a very important partnership with the Radiomarathon Centre in Enfield, a charity that helps young people with physical and learning difficulties.
Omonia Youth FC becomes a Charity
2007
Omonia Youth (UK) Limited, which the football club now operates under. This is supported by a Trustees committee overseeing the Club, its objectives, and together with the Management Committee its future strategies
Middlesex FA County Cup Winners
2008
Our U13s beat AFC Wembley Youth 2-1 in the Middlesex County Cup. That’s the second Star!
Middlesex FA County Cup Winners
2009
Our U18s beat British Airways (Youth) FC to win the Middlesex Cup. 2-2aet. OYFC win on penalties. The club’s third star is secured.
Middlesex FA County Cup Winners
2010
Our U15s beat Wingate & Finchley Youth 2-0 to win the Middlesex Cup. A fourth star adorns the club’s crest.
Middlesex FA County Cup Winners
2014
Our U14s beat Parkfield Youth 2-1 to give the club its fifth star in the year of our 20th Anniversary.
Nike Partner Club
2017
Season 2017/18 saw the club sign up with US Sportswear giant Nike to become a Nike Partner Club, an agreement which has benefited the club and our young footballers.
Nominated for Middlesex FA Community Award
2017
The club are nominated for a Middlesex FA Community Award.
‘Kick it Out’ logo on our kit
2018
The ‘Kick-it-Out’ logo is now on every OYFC home shirt showing the club’s committment to inclusion and anti-discrimination.
25 Year Anniversary Team Photo
2019
Commemorative photo to celebrate the club’s 25-Year Anniversary.
25 Year Anniversary
2019
Commemorative badge to celebrate the club’s 25-Year Anniversary adorns the club’s famous green shirts
Club wins Middlesex FA ‘Respect – We Only Do Positive’ award
2019
The club are recipients of Middlesex FA’s ‘Respect – We Only Do Positive’ award.
Men’s Team
2020
The club establishes a pathway for our young players to continue their football beyond youth level with our first Men’s Team which plays in the community KOPA League
Nominated for Middlesex FA ‘Grassroots Project of the Year’ Award
2020
The club are nominated for Middlesex FA’s ‘Grassroots Project of the Year’ award for their disability training sessions
Omonia Youth FC is now an ‘England Football Accredited’ club
2021
OYFC are now an England Football Accredited Club. The club is recognised by the FA for creating more chances, for more people, to play and enjoy football. As a club OYFC have built a strong, sustainable, successful model that “…supports the community through football…”
Middlesex FA Club of the Month
2021
Awarded Club of the Month for May, by the Middlesex FA.
2021 Middlesex FA ‘Club of the Year’
2021
OYFC are the 2021 Middlesex FA ‘Grassroots Club of the Year’.
2021 FA & McDonald’s Grassroots ‘Club of the Year’
2021
At the annual FA & McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards, held at Wembley Stadium, OYFC are named 2021 Grassroots Club of the Year
Commemorative Badge
2021
Commemorative badge is launched to celebrate the club’s recent award
OYFC meet Gareth Southgate
2021
Members of the club were invited to meet England manager Gareth Southgate to talk about the FA’s Club of the Year award.
Girls football thriving at OYFC
2022
This season there are six girls-only squads at the club.
Middlesex FA long service awards for Omonia Youth FC coaches
2022
Present and past members of the club were awarded long service awards by the Middlesex FA
Omonia Youth FC feature in new book
2022
Omonia Youth FC are used as a positive example in grassroots football in Gary Lineker and Ivor Baddiel’s new book entitled “50 Times Football Changed the World”,
OYFC at 10 Downing Street!
2022
On 29/11/2022, the club were invited to watch the England – Wales World Cup match with the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street!
Omonia Youth FC form second men’s team!
2023
In September 2023, a 2nd men’s team – Omonia Youth FC Men II – is formed playing in the Barnet Sunday League
Omonia Youth FC awarded Chris Mikkelides Award
2024
In April, Omonia Youth FC were awarded the ‘Chris Mikkelides Award 2024’ for our outstanding contribution to our community. The awarded was granted by the Metropolitan Police Service Greek and Cypriot Association. Chris Mikkelides was a talented inspector in the police force for 30+ years. He was a strong advocate and active contributor to local community work. He was honoured by having the award named after him. Co-Chair Sophia Karanicholas and Head of Trustees Demi Shiamishis were present to collect the award.
OYFC Men II team achieve first gold star on their badge!
2024
In their first season, Omonia Youth FC Men’s II team triumphed in the coveted Middlesex County Cup – earning a first Gold Star for the Omonia Men teams logo, and a 6th for Omonia Youth FC as a club.
OYFC records another milestone – 2 teams achieve the treble
2024
Omonia Youth FC’s illustrious 2023-2024 season, saw their trophy cabinet adorned with plenty new precious metals, and was capped off by a momentous occasion – 2 teams successfully achieved a treble win! Omonia Youth FC Men’s II team successfully achieved the club’s first ever Treble – finishing 1st in their BSFL division, winning the BSFL League Cup, and the much desired Middlesex County Cup.
Mary Tryphona is awarded Disability Coach of the Year 2024 Award
2024
In July, OYFC were delighted to announce that our very own Mary Tryphona was awarded the Middlesex FA Coach of the Year 2024 for the Disability Pathway! Mary has supported our club in growing the Pan-Disability football at Omonia Youth FC.
Pan-Disability football thriving at OYFC
2024
Under the tutelage of our beloved coach Mary Tryphona (now Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity Officer), OYFC have expanded their pan-disability setup to include 3 teams!
OYFC introduces new 30th year anniversary logo
2024
Omonia Youth FC launches new logo to commemorate a landmark anniversary – 30 years of service!
OYFC launches sponsorship deal with Stef & Philips for next 2 seasons
2024
Omonia Youth FC teams up with local traditional family-run estate agent Stef & Philips, providing new full home football kits for the entire club for the next two seasons – that’s over 60 teams!
OYFC initiates new logo for Men’s teams
2024
In addition to the club’s new 30th year anniversary logo, a new logo was created for the Men’s teams.
OYFC teams up with Cypressa for hoodie sponsorship
2024
Omonia Youth FC agree deal with Cypressa, providers of authentically sourced foods in North London, to sponsor our kids’ hoodies.
Omonia Youth FC Champions Football for All
2024
This year marked a proud milestone for Omonia Youth FC as we continued to champion inclusivity in grassroots football. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Officer, Mary Tryphona, was featured by The FA in recognition of her outstanding work fostering a culture of belonging. Omonia Youth FC continues to lead the way in grassroots football, making the game a place where everyone belongs. Go to our Latest News page for the full article.