Anorthosis prepares to face APOEL in upcoming championship match

Anorthosis Famagusta is set to host APOEL at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium on September 12, 2026, seeking their first win after consecutive losses to AEL and Apollon in Limassol. The team, managed by Nestor El Maestro, is looking to improve its performance following a difficult start to the season.

Regarding the squad lineup, Emil Bergstrom will miss the match due to a heel injury sustained during the previous game against Apollon. Conversely, Furtado has returned to full training and is expected to feature in the starting XI. According to reports from Goal News, the confirmed lineup will include Carlstrom, Sergiou, Furtado, Artymatas, Tosic, Kiko, Aboagye, Middendorp, Chrysostomou, Kiss, and Da Cruz. The return of captain Kostakis is also noted as a significant boost for the squad ahead of this crucial derby.

The upcoming match is critical for Anorthosis to regain momentum in the league standings. Both the coaching staff and the players are under pressure to secure points against a formidable opponent like APOEL, who are also making adjustments for this fixture.