Cyprus national football team prepares for decisive Nations League matches

The Cyprus national men's football team has begun final preparations for two critical Nations League matches that will determine their final position in Group 2 of League C. Currently sitting in second place with seven points, the team aims to secure at least a runner-up spot, which would lead to promotion play-offs, or potentially reach first place if they win their remaining games. The squad is scheduled to face Armenia away on November 12 and host Montenegro at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol on November 15.

Under the direction of coach Akis Mantzios, the 27-man squad includes several new players, such as Iasonas Pikis, Zanos Savva, and Morgan Brown, who received their first call-ups. Preparations began at the Archangelos training facility, and the team is set to depart for Yerevan on November 10. Several adjustments were made to the roster: Andronikos Kakoullis was excluded due to injury, while Kostas Pileas is suspended for the Armenia match. Andreas Siikkis was recently added to the squad to strengthen the defensive lineup. The team will complete its preparations with a final training session and a press conference at the Republican Stadium in Yerevan on November 11.