Olympiacos Nicosia protests officiating following loss to Aris

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Olympiacos Nicosia faced Aris in a football match at the GSP Stadium, resulting in a 1-2 defeat. Following the final whistle, the club expressed intense dissatisfaction with the refereeing, alleging that critical decisions favored their opponents. Supporters and club officials, including President Petros Savvas and Zanos Savvas, publicly criticized the officiating, specifically regarding two goals scored by the player Efange.

The Olympiacos administration claims that during the first goal, a foul was committed against Tamas, and during the second, a player was struck in the face. Reports indicate slight contradictions regarding the specific incidents; while some sources point to a foul on Tamas and a blow to the face, others specifically mention a potential foul on Prokop at the start of the play that led to the final goal in stoppage time. The defeat has caused widespread frustration within the club, overshadowing the match result.

In response to the perceived injustices, Olympiacos has officially sent a letter to the Cyprus Football Association (KOP). The submission includes video evidence and photographs of the disputed incidents. Furthermore, the club is formally requesting the appointment of foreign referees, led by Antonio Damato, for their future matches to ensure impartiality.