AEK Larnaca parts ways with head coach Mauro Camoranesi
On August 12, 2026, AEK Larnaca played a friendly match against Asteras Tripolis in Greece, suffering a 3-1 defeat. The match, held at the Theodoros Kolokotronis Stadium, saw the hosts take the lead through Silva in the 33rd minute. AEK managed an equalizer in the 57th minute via Ivanovic, but Asteras Tripolis secured the win with two goals from Papakanellos in the 61st and 75th minutes. During the game, AEK goalkeeper Andreas Paraskevas suffered a head injury and was replaced by Muftic.
The defeat was the latest in a series of disappointing performances, including a 1-0 loss to Omonia Aradippou and an earlier elimination from European competitions. This poor form, combined with a lack of tactical consistency, created significant concern among the club's administration and technical director Xavi Roca.
Following intensive speculation regarding his future, the club officially announced the termination of Mauro Camoranesi's contract on August 14, 2026. The announcement thanked the Italo-Argentine manager for his services and wished him well in his future career. With the Cyprus League season about to commence, the club is now under pressure to appoint a new head coach to stabilize the team's performance.