CFA announces referee appointments for upcoming football friendlies

The Cyprus Football Association (CFA) has officially announced the referee appointments for a series of friendly matches scheduled between August 12 and August 21, 2026. These preparations are part of the teams' ongoing pre-season work to ensure readiness for upcoming competitive challenges.

The schedule begins on Wednesday, August 12, with Nea Salamina facing Anorthosis at Vitex Ammochostos Epistrofi, officiated by Andreas Tehrany. Subsequent matches include Xylotympou F.C. against Ethnikos Assias on August 13, and E.N. Paralimniou against Akritas Chlorakas on August 14. Further fixtures feature Nea Salamina playing Krasava ENY on August 14, followed by Krasava ENY against AEL Limassol on August 19, and ALS Omonia 29M versus AEK Larnaca on August 21. These games will be held at various venues, including the Makareio Stadium and the Glafkos Clerides Stadium.

These matches serve as essential training opportunities for the clubs involved as they finalize their rosters and tactics before the official season commencement. The appointments follow the standard protocols for administrative management of friendly fixtures under the jurisdiction of the CFA.