Pafos FC leads the league as AEL's Kafu receives a six-match ban

Pafos FC remains at the top of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan table after three matches, having secured a 1-0 victory against AEK Larnaca. Under manager Ricardo Sa Pinto, the team has maintained an impressive defensive record, with goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki keeping three consecutive clean sheets in the league, alongside previous shutouts in the Super Cup and Europa League qualifiers. Despite their defensive stability, manager Sa Pinto has expressed a need for greater efficiency in the final third to convert goal-scoring opportunities into more goals.

Meanwhile, the Cyprus Football Association (KOP) Judicial Committee has imposed a six-match suspension and a fine on AEL Limassol midfielder Kafu, following his expulsion during the match against APOEL on September 6, 2026. The referee reported that the player spat at an opponent and used abusive language. AEL had requested an independent investigation into potential VAR manipulation, arguing that the player had accidentally dropped chewing gum, but the committee upheld the disciplinary charges. Additionally, AEL received a fine for fan misconduct involving pyrotechnics.