Kifisia hosts Panathinaikos in the Greek Cup third round

Kifisia faces Panathinaikos today, September 16, 2026, at the Apostolos Nikolaidis stadium in a crucial Greek Cup League Phase match. This encounter marks the second meeting between the two clubs in just six days, following a 3-1 victory for Jacob Neestrup’s Panathinaikos squad over Sebastian Leto's team at the OAKA stadium last week.

Panathinaikos aims for a second consecutive victory in the tournament to secure a top-four position, which would guarantee direct qualification for the next phase. Manager Jacob Neestrup is expected to rotate his lineup significantly, resting players like Van Drongelen, Lousa, and Garcia, while Tabora remains sidelined due to injury and others are deemed unfit. Notably, newly signed player Salah-Eddine has been included in the 23-man squad and is expected to see action.

This match is part of the broader third round of the Greek Cup League Phase, featuring six fixtures scheduled for September 16 and 17. The competitive schedule continues tomorrow with matches involving AEK and Kalamata, as teams jockey for favorable positions in the group standings.