APOEL shows promise in friendly draw against Kifisia

APOEL Nicosia played to a 2-2 draw against the Greek side Kifisia during a friendly match held on August 8, 2026, at the GSP Stadium. The exhibition match served as a critical training session as the team continues its preparations for the upcoming league season, which is scheduled to commence in approximately three weeks.

Manager Nikos Papadopoulos expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting the technical quality of new player Fabricio Pedroso and the effective implementation of his tactical system. Although Papadopoulos acknowledged that the current squad lacks the desired depth, he emphasized his intent to bridge these gaps by utilizing young talent, specifically citing players like Michos, Poursaitidis, Giannakou, and Vrontis. The performance was highly regarded by Kifisia manager Sebastian Leto, who praised the work of his counterpart and stated that he became an admirer of the APOEL side following the match.

While the transfer window remains open and the squad construction is not yet fully complete, the coaching staff is focused on refining the team's automatisms and overall cohesion ahead of official competition.