AEL Limassol celebrates its 96th anniversary

Athletic Union of Limassol (AEL) marks its 96th anniversary today, October 4, 2026. The historic sports club was founded on October 4, 1930, when a group of athletes gathered at the 'Saint George' confectionery on St. Andrew Street to establish an organization that would eventually become one of the most prominent sports institutions in Cyprus.

To commemorate the milestone, the club is hosting a gala dinner tonight at 19:30 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol. The event will feature presentations on the club's history, highlighting key figures and milestones, alongside an awards ceremony honoring those who have contributed to the club's legacy over the decades. The organization, which transcends football to encompass various sports, continues to emphasize its core values of sportsmanship and social unity as famously championed by historical figures like Nikos Solomonidis.

The club officially began its competitive journey on January 6, 1931, with a victory against Pezoporikos Larnacas. Today, the club management issued a formal statement expressing pride in its colors, history, and the generations of supporters who have remained loyal through both success and hardship.