Cypriot youth football championships commence for the 2026-2027 season

The 2026-2027 Pan-Cypriot U-17 and U-16 football championships officially commenced over the weekend. The U-17 league features nine teams competing in a three-round format. Opening match results included a 1-1 draw between Ethnikos Defteras and Ermis Aradippou, a 4-0 victory for AEN over Omonia Psevda, and a 1-0 win for Krasava ENY against Anorthosis Mouttagiakas. The match between Spartakos Kitiou and Kedros was canceled due to the visiting team's inability to travel, while Othellos Athienou will begin their campaign on October 11 following a bye week.

Separately, the U-16 championship features ten teams also playing in a three-round, 27-matchday structure. Recent results saw Anagennisi Deryneias defeat PAOK Kokkinotrimithias 3-2, Anorthosis Mouttagiakas win 4-0 against Olympiakos Soccer World Cyprus FC, Olympiakos Pro Stars Pafos beat AEK Kellion 6-3, PO Achyronas Onisilos win 1-0 against APEA Akrotiriou, and FC Livadia secure a 4-0 victory over Alki. These tournaments represent the start of the youth competitive season under the Cyprus Football Association (CFA).