Cyprus U21 football team travels to Kosovo for Euro qualifier

The Cyprus U21 national football team has traveled to Pristina for their upcoming UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying match against Kosovo. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 20:00 at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium. This fixture represents the ninth round of the group stage and serves as the final away match for the Cypriot squad in this competition.

Head coach Marios Nikolaou emphasized the team's objective to secure a positive result following a loss in their recent home match against Romania. Nikolaou noted that the team has worked extensively on defensive concentration to avoid previous errors and aims to improve performance in the attacking phase. The squad prepared at the AEK Larnaca Academy training center before departing for Kosovo.

Following this encounter, the Cyprus team will conclude their qualifying campaign with a final match against San Marino, which is set to take place at the AEK Arena in Larnaca on October 6, 2026. The technical staff is focused on finishing the group stage with the best possible points tally to reflect the team's efforts in representing the nation.