Anorthosis suffers second consecutive league defeat against Apollon

Anorthosis Famagusta suffered its second consecutive defeat in the domestic league on September 8, 2026, falling 1-3 to Apollon at the Alphamega Stadium. Despite the loss, the performance of the team, managed by Nestor El Maestro, showed marked improvement compared to their opening match against AEL. The players displayed increased intensity and offensive passion, though defensive lapses during critical moments in the game allowed Apollon to secure the victory.

Manager Nestor El Maestro expressed disappointment with the final result while acknowledging the team's effort on the pitch. The club has officially voiced dissatisfaction regarding three specific officiating decisions during the match, claiming they negatively influenced the outcome. Moving forward, the technical staff aims to build on the team's regained competitiveness while addressing concentration issues that led to the conceded goals to better manage the tempo of future matches.