Cyprus national women's teams prepare for upcoming international tournaments

The Cyprus U-19 Women's National Team concluded their second friendly match in Podgorica, Montenegro, on October 8, 2026, suffering a 3-1 defeat to the host team. Montenegro took the lead with a penalty in the 20th minute, followed by goals in the 47th and 54th minutes to secure a 3-0 lead. Maria Dimitropoulou scored the lone goal for Cyprus. The U-19 team, coached by Chr. Pitsillou, is currently preparing for the UEFA European U-19 Championship qualifiers scheduled for late November and early December in Albania, where they will face Albania, Latvia, and Moldova.

Simultaneously, the Cyprus Women's National Team is continuing its training camp under head coach Savvas Sofokleous. After concluding the first phase in Pyrga, the squad of 24 players moved to Ayia Napa for further preparation. The team is awaiting the UEFA Women's Nations League 2027 draw, scheduled for November 3, with official competitive matches set to begin in February 2027. The technical staff plans to evaluate the team's progress during upcoming friendly matches to be held in Cyprus next month.