Ethnikos Achnas defeats Anagennisi Deryneia to lead the second division

The fifth round of the Cyprus second division football league commenced on October 23, 2026, with Ethnikos Achnas securing a 3-1 away victory against Anagennisi Deryneia. Ethnikos Achnas established a strong lead in the first half with goals from Alabritis in the 29th minute and Meira in the 39th minute. Although Yaladakis pulled one back for the hosts with a header in the 41st minute, Paulinho (or Vilmar, according to varying reports) finalized the score for the visitors in the 75th minute.

This result moved Ethnikos Achnas to the top of the league table with 12 points, displacing former leaders Doxa Katokopias and Enosi Neon Paralimniou (ENP), who entered the round with 10 points. Following the match, the league schedule continued on Saturday, October 24, with seven additional fixtures, including matches involving the other top-tier contenders. Teams such as Doxa Katokopias, ENP, PAEEK, and Ermis Aradippou were scheduled to compete to maintain their proximity to the new league leader.