Former Celtic supervisor Neil Lennon was denied a successful begin in Cyprus after his Omonoia Nicosia facet conceded a 92nd minute leveller throughout a 2-2 draw with Doxa.
Andronikos Kakoullis scored the primary aim of his reign however a Berat Sadik aim 18 minutes from time levelled issues up.
Tim Matavz struck 5 minutes later to revive the house lead because the Irishman seemed to have guided his new crew to victory, however Ismail Sassi's stoppage-time aim heaped extra distress on the present Cypriot champions.
Lennon's arrival in Cyprus doesn't come at time for his new membership. After successful the the nation's first division final season, they discover themselves within the backside six this time period after a dismal league defence.
It confirmed within the tiny attendance as a number of empty seats have been obvious because the often fanatical Omonia followers have been fully apathetic.
He is obtained a popularity as a supervisor who wears his coronary heart on his sleeve and that confirmed no signal of flagging on international soil because the 50-year-old reduce an animated determine on the touchline.
Lennon was in a position to name upon the likes of Hungarian worldwide Adam Lang in his first XI whereas 18-capped Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was between the sticks.
Having been out of of labor since leaving his put up as Celtic supervisor final yr, he has been linked with a number of jobs up to now 12 months, together with Sunderland and Aberdeen.
However he is opted for acquainted colors because the ex-Hoops and Hibs boss goes for inexperienced once more in Cyprus with Omonia.
After beginning off in successful style, Lennon takes his males right into a season-defining match with AEL Limassol throughout a Cypriot Cup quarter-final first leg.