Karmiotissa seeks return to Tsirio Stadium while AEK Larnaca wins friendly match

Karmiotissa FC has officially requested to use the historic Tsirio Stadium in Limassol as its home ground for the upcoming season. The club's management emphasized the stadium's importance to the city's sports history and expressed optimism that necessary licensing issues will be resolved to allow its use for football matches and other events. Club spokesperson Aristos Panagidis stated that they are awaiting further developments in the coming days.

In concurrent sports news, AEK Larnaca defeated Karmiotissa 3-0 in a friendly match held at the AEK Arena on August 7, 2026. The goals were scored by Amien in the 11th minute via a penalty, Saborit in the 48th minute, and Jerson Chacon in the 83rd minute. The match served as a test for both teams to evaluate player fitness ahead of the new season. Notably, the game marked the return to action for AEK player Jerson Chacon following a long-term injury. AEK is scheduled to host Omonia Aradippou in another friendly match on August 8, 2026, as part of their ongoing preparation.