On July 26, 2005, the Cypriot football club Anorthosis Famagusta secured a landmark 3-1 victory against the Turkish team Trabzonspor at the GSP Stadium. This match took place during the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. Having lost the first leg 1-0 away, the home win allowed Anorthosis to advance to the third qualifying round of the competition, a result widely regarded as a significant achievement in the club's history.

The game remains a defining moment for Cypriot football. In the 2005 match, Nikolaou opened the scoring for Anorthosis in the 25th minute, setting the tone for the team's progression. The event is remembered as an "epic" journey that resonated deeply with fans across Cyprus, symbolizing a major milestone for the Famagusta-based club on the European stage.

Twenty-one years later, on July 26, 2026, media outlets in Cyprus are commemorating the anniversary of this triumph. Current news cycles regarding the club focus on their ongoing training camp in Poland and preparations for upcoming domestic and European challenges.