Cyprus U21 national football team faces Kosovo in Euro qualifiers

The Cyprus U21 national football team is set to face Kosovo in an away match on September 30, 2026, as part of the ninth round of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers. The match will take place at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00.

Head coach Marios Nikolaou has emphasized the need for a focused performance to improve the team's standing following their previous loss to Romania. Nikolaou noted that the squad must avoid defensive errors and maintain offensive intensity. He confirmed that adjustments to the starting lineup are expected compared to the previous match. The squad traveling to Kosovo includes players such as Panagiotis Kyriakou, Nearchos Zenonos, Nikolaos Koutsoudakis, Konstantinos Venizelou, and several others.

This match marks Cyprus's final away game of the qualifying phase. After completing this fixture, the team will conclude its tournament obligations with a final home game against San Marino on October 6, 2026, at the AEK Arena. The coaching staff remains committed to securing positive results to finish the campaign with the best possible points tally.