APOEL Nicosia successfully kicked off its preseason preparations on July 22, 2026, by securing a 3-0 victory against Olympiakos Nicosia. The friendly match took place at the Archangelos training center, allowing APOEL manager Nikos Papadopoulos to evaluate his squad shortly after the start of their training camp. After a scoreless first half, APOEL broke the deadlock in the 60th minute with a goal from Dalsio. This was quickly followed by a strike from Laifis in the 67th minute, and Marquinhos finalized the score at 3-0 in the 78th minute.

This match served as the first competitive test for APOEL as they prepare for the upcoming season. The team is scheduled to depart for the Netherlands this Saturday to conduct the primary phase of their preseason training. Meanwhile, Olympiakos Nicosia will continue its own training program in Kyperounta and is set to play its next friendly match against AEL on July 25, 2026.