Cyprus national football team secures first victory in Nations League

The Cyprus national football team achieved its first victory in the UEFA Nations League on October 2, 2026, defeating Armenia 2-0 at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia. Under the leadership of manager Apostolos Mantzios, Cyprus secured the win thanks to goals from Leonidas Konomis in the 19th minute and Andronikos Kakoullis in the 31st minute, both capitalizing on defensive errors by the Armenian side.

Despite the early advantage, Cyprus faced significant pressure in the second half after Kostas Pileas was shown a direct red card via VAR for a harsh challenge in the 51st minute. Despite playing with ten men for the remainder of the match, the team successfully defended its lead. With this result, Cyprus moves to second place in Group 2 of League C with four points, trailing leaders Montenegro, who currently have nine points. The team is now preparing for its next match against Latvia, scheduled to take place at the same venue on Monday, October 5, 2026.