Kyriakos Zivanaris resigns as Apoel club president, replaced by Kostas Schizas

On September 10, 2026, Kyriakos Zivanaris announced his resignation from the position of president of the APOEL club, concluding over 20 years of service. The announcement followed a private meeting with the president of the Cyprus Football Association, Charis Loizides, where Zivanaris received positive assurances regarding the progress of the club's agreement with the ECM investment scheme. Zivanaris stated that his departure signals the completion of his personal cycle as the club moves into a period of recovery.

Following the resignation, the Board of Directors of APOEL unanimously appointed Kostas Schizas as the new president. The decision was welcomed by the Panhellenic APOEL Supporters Association, which praised Schizas for his long-term dedication to the club. The club’s administration emphasized that they remain fully committed to finalizing the pending deal with the investors. This leadership change occurs as the club celebrates its 100-year history, with the board confirming that preparations to secure the future of the football department continue without interruption.