APOEL receives disciplinary penalties from the Cyprus Football Association

The Cyprus Football Association (CFA) Disciplinary Committee has imposed a one-match closed-door ban and a €40,000 fine on APOEL due to repeated incidents of racist behavior by supporters during the season. Following the decision, APOEL officially played their Coca-Cola Cup match against Chalkanoras Idaliou on October 28, 2026, without standard public ticket sales, permitting entry only to specific groups such as seniors, children, and people with disabilities.

In addition to the home-match ban, the committee issued a one-match ban on away fan attendance. While media reports initially suggested confusion regarding which match this would affect, the club has chosen to appeal the away-attendance decision to the CFA Appeals Court. The primary objective is to overturn the ban in time for the derby against Omonia on November 21, 2026. The club leadership has expressed strong frustration regarding these incidents, noting that such behavior harms the organization both morally and financially, particularly during the club's centennial year. The administration has vowed to continue its efforts to identify those responsible for the prohibited conduct.