Gate 9

Gate 9 (Greek: Θύρα 9) is a Cypriot Ultras group that supports PAC Omonia 29M and the non-football departments of AC Omonia.

History

AC Omonia

Gate 9 was established on 25 October 1992, in Nicosia, as the Ultras group of AC Omonia, one of Cyprus' most popular teams. Initially, the group was seated under the main clock of the Makario Stadium, Omonia's then home ground, before moving to its North stand. In 1999, Omonia moved to the GSP Stadium, and Gate 9 followed, occupying the North stand.

PAC Omonia 29M

On 29 May 2018, AC Omonia held a general assembly, where 97% of the club's members voted in favor of converting its football department from fan-ownership, to a for-profit ownership under American-Cypriot businessman Stavros Papastavrou. The decision was made due to the club's several-year-long financial difficulties. Gate 9 had previously condemned the idea, stating it would go against Omonia's principles, and believing that another solution could be found.

On the same day, Gate 9 held an assembly, where, through a voting process, they decided to stop supporting AC Omonia's football team, and create a breakaway club. Thus, People's Athletic Club Omonia 29M was officially founded on 23 July 2018. In August, the club began playing in the 5th tier of Cypriot football, and currently plays in the Second Division. Gate 9 continues to support the rest of AC Omonia's departments.