Anorthosis opens 2026-2027 season against AEL Limassol

Anorthosis Famagusta enters the 2026-2027 season today, August 30, with an away match against AEL Limassol at the Alphamega Stadium at 19:00. This game marks the official coaching debut of Nestor El Maestro, who aims to secure a strong start for the team despite a restrictive transfer ban that has limited squad options. The club enters the match with a positive historical record in Limassol, having won six of the last seven league encounters against AEL.

Regarding the squad, captain Kostakis Artymatas is unavailable for the fixture. Sources report conflicting information regarding Stefanos Charalambous, with some earlier reports suggesting he might be assessed for readiness, while later reports from Cyprus Times state he is officially out of the plans along with Artymatas. Players Da Cruz and Mindendorf have returned to training and are at the technical staff's disposal. The traveling support for Anorthosis will be significant, as the club has officially sold out its entire allocation of 800 tickets for the match.