Pafos FC qualifies for the Conference League league phase
Pafos FC successfully secured their spot in the Conference League league phase after defeating Dinamo City in a decisive second-leg playoff match on August 27, 2026. Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Albania, the Cypriot side clinched a 4-2 victory in extra time at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol. This win marks the third consecutive season that the team has reached the league phase of a European competition.
The match saw key contributions from players including Nikolas Ioannou, who scored in the 78th minute. Coach Ricardo Sa Pinto praised his squad's spirit, quality, and resilience in overcoming multiple injury setbacks. The victory ensures the club receives a minimum participation bonus of 3.17 million euros, excluding market pool revenues and performance-based bonuses for future matches.
The draw for the league phase will take place in Monaco on August 28, 2026, at 14:00. Pafos FC will compete in six matchdays, with fixtures scheduled between October 15 and December 17, 2026. The club now transitions its focus back to domestic league obligations before preparing for their upcoming European campaign.