Cyprus held to goalless draw by Latvia in Nations League

The Cyprus national football team drew 0-0 against Latvia in their second match of the Nations League League C, Group 2, held at Skonto Stadium in Riga on September 28, 2026. Despite controlling the game with 70% possession and creating numerous chances, including two shots from Edwards that hit the woodwork, the team coached by Apostolos Mantzios failed to score. The result marks Cyprus's first point in the competition, following a previous 2-1 defeat to Montenegro.

Following the match, it was confirmed that players Nik Charalambous and Konstantinos Sotiriou will miss the next fixture due to yellow card suspensions. The squad returned to Cyprus on September 29 to prepare for their upcoming matches. The team is scheduled to host Armenia on October 2 at GSP Stadium, followed by a home rematch against Latvia on October 5. Coach Mantzios acknowledged the disappointment of the result but urged the team to remain focused on the next two home games, which are considered crucial for their standing in the group.