AEK Larnaca makes ideal start to championship with win over APOEL

AEK Larnaca secured an ideal start to the football season on August 31, 2026, by defeating APOEL 3-0 in their championship premiere. The team's spokesperson, Kyriakos Dimitriou, highlighted that while the victory provides a necessary morale boost following the club's early exit from European competitions, the team still has significant room for improvement.

The match marked the debut for the club's new head coach, who had only overseen three training sessions prior to the game. Despite the limited preparation time and recent changes within the technical staff, the team demonstrated effectiveness in the first half to secure the win. The club utilized the month-long break following their European exclusion to reorganize and reinforce the squad.

Looking ahead, AEK management remains focused on further potential transfers and addressing internal squad issues, including the status of players like Pileas and Yousef, as well as the ongoing matter regarding organized fan groups. The club aims to build on this victory and maintain a winning streak in their upcoming fixtures.