Pafos FC faces pressure as they play Nea Salamina in Cyprus League

Pafos FC enters its 7th round Cyprus League clash against Nea Salamina on October 26, 2026, amid growing concern over poor performances. Under manager Ricardo Sa Pinto, the team has managed only one win in their last five matches across all competitions, including a disappointing 1-1 draw against Riga in the Conference League. Currently sitting with 11 points from six league games, Pafos trails the league leaders by four points and urgently needs a victory to remain in title contention.

The squad faces significant selection headaches for the away fixture at the Ammochostos-Epistrofi stadium. Ricardo Sa Pinto must cope with the confirmed absence of Kyriakidis, while Pepe, Goldar, and Ngamaleu remain highly doubtful due to injury concerns. These absences have forced the manager to shuffle his starting lineup, relying on secondary defensive options. In contrast, Nea Salamina enters the match looking to improve their position in the standings after suffering two consecutive league defeats, despite a recent 4-0 cup victory against APEA.

Pafos is determined to maintain its unbeaten away record in the league, having previously secured wins against Karmiotissa, AEK, and Anorthosis. The outcome of this match is considered a critical test for the team's ability to bounce back and stabilize their domestic campaign.