Pafos FC advances to the Conference League phase after defeating Dinamo City

Pafos FC secured their place in the League Phase of the UEFA Conference League on August 27, 2026, after a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Dinamo City in the second leg of the play-offs at the Alphamega Stadium. The match was forced into extra time after a grueling battle, with Pafos FC ultimately prevailing through goals from Seme, Nikolas Ioannou, Ngamaleu, and Anderson.

The qualification marks the third consecutive season that the Cypriot club has reached a major European league phase. This achievement provides the team with a guaranteed participation bonus of 3.17 million euros, excluding additional market pool revenue. Following the victory, manager Ricardo Sa Pinto praised his players for their mental strength and resilience during the match, while also expressing gratitude toward the fans.

The draw for the Conference League league phase is scheduled to take place in Monaco on August 28, 2026, at 14:00. Pafos FC, positioned in the second pot of the draw, will face six different opponents throughout the campaign. Meanwhile, in a parallel European success for Cyprus, Omonia also advanced to the Europa League league phase after defeating Sint-Truiden, contributing positively to the nation's UEFA ranking.