APOEL draws 2-2 with Kifisia in preparation match

On August 8, 2026, APOEL held a friendly match against the Greek club Kifisia at the GSP Stadium, ending in a 2-2 draw. The Nicosia team, led by coach Nikos Papadopoulos, took a 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Marquinhos (11th minute) and Dimitris Limnios (37th minute), showing strong tactical cohesion. However, following a series of mass substitutions by Papadopoulos after the 65th minute, Kifisia managed to equalize in the final minutes through goals by Christopoulos and Polykratis.

Following the match, the club confirmed that midfielder Facundo Perez is near the completion of his transfer, with only procedural steps remaining to finalize the deal. Coach Papadopoulos expressed satisfaction with the team's offensive performance despite the late equalizer, noting that the primary goal of these matches is to identify weaknesses. APOEL continues its preparations for the upcoming Cyprus League season, with further friendlies scheduled against Anorthosis on August 16 and Olympiacos on August 22. The club remains focused on building a competitive squad, with current priorities including the addition of a center-forward and potentially a defender, while evaluating the future of several current roster members.