APOEL faces Chalkanoras in Coca-Cola Cup

APOEL Nicosia is set to compete against Chalkanoras Idaliou in the first round of the Coca-Cola Cup at the GSP Stadium. This match, scheduled for October 28, 2026, is being played behind closed doors due to an ongoing disciplinary sanction against APOEL. Head coach Nikos Papadopoulos has made 11 changes to his starting lineup following the team's recent 4-1 league victory over Omonia 29M, opting to rotate his squad and give opportunities to players with limited playing time.

Croatian goalkeeper Oliver Zelenika is making his official debut for the team, while Sastre and Stafylidis return to the squad after serving suspensions. Notable absences include the injured Pieros Sotiriou and Carrillo. The team remains focused on securing a win to advance in the tournament, despite the expected rotation. APOEL has seen a significant boost in performance from Argentine forward Fabricio Pedroso, who has scored six goals in seven league matches this season, marking the best start to his career.