Cyprus national team secures first Nations League victory against Armenia

The Cyprus national football team achieved its first win in the UEFA Nations League on October 2, 2026, defeating Armenia 2-0 at the GSP Stadium. Leonidas Konomis opened the scoring in the 19th minute, and Andronikos Kakoullis doubled the lead in the 31st minute. Despite playing with ten men from the 52nd minute following a straight red card issued to Kostas Pileas for a hard foul, Cyprus maintained its defensive discipline to secure the result.

This victory brings Cyprus to four points, placing them second in Group B of League C, behind Montenegro, which leads the table with nine points. Following the match, coach Apostolos Mantzios praised the team's tactical intelligence and resilience. Cyprus is now preparing for their next group stage match against Latvia, scheduled to take place at the GSP Stadium on October 5, 2026. The team aims to maintain its momentum to challenge for a higher standing in the group and potential promotion, with coach Mantzios emphasizing the necessity of securing another win.