APOEL files appeal against fan ban for derby

APOEL Nicosia has officially filed an appeal against a decision by the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) Judicial Committee, originally issued on October 26, 2026. The disciplinary ruling imposed a ban on the club's supporters regarding travel and attendance at the upcoming derby match against Omonia. The club seeks to overturn this penalty to allow their fans to support the team in the southern stand of the GSP Stadium.

The Cyprus Football Association has confirmed that the appeal will be heard and examined on Monday, November 16, 2026. Until the judicial body reviews the case and reaches a new decision, the original ban on the movement of APOEL fans remains fully in effect. This legal challenge represents a significant effort by the club to ensure home-ground support for the high-stakes 'eternal derby.

In separate updates regarding disciplinary actions, the CFA Judicial Committee also reviewed several other incidents from early November 2026, involving players and staff from various clubs such as Omonia Aradippou, APEA Akrotiri, and ASIL Lysis. Most of these cases resulted in financial penalties for those involved in misconduct or red-card incidents during league matches.