Cypriot football clubs conclude final pre-season friendlies before league kickoff

Cypriot football clubs held their final series of pre-season friendly matches on August 21 and 22, 2026, marking the conclusion of their preparation periods ahead of the upcoming Cyprus League by Stoiximan season. In a high-scoring encounter at GSP Stadium, APOEL and Olympiakos Nicosia drew 3-3, with APOEL’s Pedroso netting a brace before a second-half comeback by the hosts. APOEL manager Nikos Papadopoulos noted that the squad’s energy levels were affected by specific internal factors during the match, which saw significant rotation of players.

Simultaneously, other teams utilized these final tests to refine their tactical schemes and player rosters. AEK Larnaca faced Omonia 29th of May, while Aradippou Omonia met Krasava ENY, and Anorthosis played Karmiotissa. These matches allowed technical staffs to evaluate player readiness before the official league start on August 28. The clubs are now transitioning into competitive mode, with key fixtures scheduled for the opening round, including AEK Larnaca hosting APOEL on August 29 and Omonia 29th of May traveling to face Krasava ENY on August 28.