AEK Larnaca organized fans to boycott season opener against APOEL

On August 29, 2026, the organized fan groups of AEK Larnaca announced their decision to abstain from attending the team's season-opening match against APOEL. The boycott is being carried out by the Pan.Sy.Fi. AEK group and the Larnaca Guardians, who communicated their protest just moments before the derby was scheduled to begin.

The fans stated that their refusal to attend is a direct response to what they describe as a "lack of respect" and the spread of "inaccuracies" regarding their organized supporter collective in recent public reports. By abstaining, the groups intend to signal their strong dissatisfaction with the current treatment of their organization by media and other parties.

This development marks a significant disruption for the club, as AEK Larnaca will now face their rival in the home opening match without the presence of their core organized fan base. As of now, there is no indication that the boycott will be lifted for future games, as the statement focuses entirely on the grievances concerning the events leading up to this specific fixture.