Cypriot Cup final between Apollon Limassol and Paphos FC

On May 29, 2026, the Cypriot Cup football final between Apollon Limassol and Paphos FC took place at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia. The match began at 19:00 with a significant number of fans in attendance. President Nikos Christodoulides and former President Nicos Anastasiades attended the game together in the main box, despite supporting opposing teams; Anastasiades is a known supporter of Apollon, while Christodoulides supports Paphos FC. Before the match, President Christodoulides expressed his hope for a fair game and noted his preference against the outcome being decided by a penalty shootout. Reports indicated tension and a small fire outside the stadium during the arrival of Apollon fans. Former APOEL president Prodromos Petrides was also present and was seen greeting Nicos Anastasiades. The atmosphere was described as a football celebration, although the competitive tension between the two political figures added a layer of public interest.