Nicosia court issues stadium ban for 24-year-old fan

The Nicosia District Court has issued a stadium exclusion order against a 24-year-old man following incidents that occurred during the APOEL versus AEL football match at the GSP Stadium on September 6, 2026.

The individual faces charges including the illegal possession of explosives, carrying an offensive weapon into a sports venue, transporting dangerous items to a match, and assaulting a police officer to resist lawful arrest. These charges fall under the legislation concerning the prevention and suppression of violence at sports venues.

While the court has ordered the defendant to be released pending trial under conditions that ensure his appearance at the next hearing, he has been officially barred from entering any sports facilities until the legal proceedings are concluded. The investigation into the incident is ongoing as part of broader efforts to combat hooliganism in Cypriot football.