Barak Itzhaki makes winning debut as Anorthosis manager

Anorthosis Famagusta secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Omonia Aradippou on October 24, 2026, marking a successful debut for new manager Barak Itzhaki. The match, held at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium during the seventh round of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan, saw Anorthosis dominate play and maintain a clean sheet for the first time this season. Goals were scored by Tosic in the 23rd minute and Rafa Lopes in the 90+4th minute, while a goal by Furtado in the 57th minute was disallowed following a VAR review.

Following this result, Anorthosis climbed to 9th place in the standings with six points, while Omonia Aradippou remains at six points in 11th place. The transition to Itzhaki’s leadership involved tactical adjustments, notably excluding captain Kostakis Artymatas from the starting lineup, although the coach maintained a 3-5-2 system. The managers, Itzhaki and Omonia's Giannos Okkas, shared a brief, amicable meeting on the pitch before the game, acknowledging their past history as teammates at Anorthosis.

Looking ahead, Anorthosis is scheduled to face Aris at the Alphamega Stadium on November 1, 2026. The technical staff emphasized that despite the victory, significant work remains to improve the team's standing in the league.