Nea Salamina and Anorthosis to play preseason friendly at Ammochostos stadium

Nea Salamina and Anorthosis will face each other today, August 12, 2026, at 19:00 at the Ammochostos-Epistrofi stadium. The match serves as a crucial preseason preparation test for both teams ahead of the upcoming championship season.

For Anorthosis, this marks their first friendly match on Cypriot soil following their training camp in Poland. Coach Nestor El Maestro is expected to evaluate the squad's readiness, test new formations, and assess young players currently on trial. Several key players will be sidelined for Anorthosis, including Joel van Nieff, who is following an individual program, and Stijn Middendorp and Tamas Kisz, who are suffering from muscle discomfort. Additionally, Rafa Lopes and Artymatas may be protected. Conversely, Furtado and Chrysostomou are confirmed to be available for selection.

Nea Salamina, coached by Angel Lopez, continues to focus on integrating their lines, coming off a 1-1 draw with Omonia 29M and a 1-0 victory over ENP. The club is still seeking two final additions in the transfer market, specifically an attacker and an attacking midfielder. Meanwhile, ticket sales for the club’s season cards have surpassed the halfway mark toward their goal of 1,500 cards.