Nea Salamina files official complaint against officiating team after season opener

Nea Salamina Famagusta has officially lodged a complaint with the relevant authorities regarding the officiating during its opening match of the season against Olympiakos Nicosia. The game, which took place on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the GSP Stadium, ended in a result that left the Nea Salamina leadership dissatisfied with the disciplinary control and overall refereeing performance.

The complaint specifically names the match referee, Ioannis Piripitsis, and the VAR official, Menelaos Antoniou. Loizos Moiseos, the spokesperson for Nea Salamina, stated that while the team showed periods of excellent performance, the club felt compelled to take formal action due to significant grievances concerning the decision-making process during the game.

This protest follows the club's unsatisfactory start to the season, where they failed to secure a victory in a difficult away environment. The club's administration is now awaiting a response from the competent disciplinary bodies following the submission of their official report. No further announcements regarding potential hearings or disciplinary measures have been released at this time.