Apoel Nicosia celebrates its 100th anniversary
On November 8, 2026, the Cypriot football club Apoel Nicosia marked its 100th anniversary with massive celebrations throughout the city and at the GSP Stadium. Founded in 1926, the historic club is a founding member of the Cyprus Football Association and has recorded 29 championships, 21 cups, and 15 Super Cups in its history. To honor the milestone, thousands of fans participated in a grand march to the stadium, which reached a sold-out capacity for the celebratory match against Aris.
The festivities featured elaborate fan displays, including a multi-stage tifo and a symbolic illumination of the south stand with hundreds of flares during the 26th minute of the match, referencing the club's founding year. Before the game, youth academy members organized a tribute involving a drone-filmed formation on the pitch. The event received widespread recognition from sporting bodies, including the Cyprus Football Association and the Cyprus Basketball Federation, which issued official messages honoring the club's century-long contribution to national sports. The match itself, which saw intense atmosphere and pyro-displays, stands as a central moment in the club's commemorative calendar.