Nea Salamina appoints Sofronis Avgousti as new head coach

On November 10, 2026, the board of Nea Salamina Famagusta unanimously decided to terminate the contract with head coach Angel Lopez. The decision followed an emergency meeting where the leadership evaluated the team's performance, noting a disappointing record of eight points in the first nine matches of the season. President Paris Andreou stated that the lack of defensive progress and the failure to meet performance expectations were the primary drivers for this change, despite a recent victory against Omonia Aradippou.

Following a brief period where Andre Skembris led temporary operations, the club accelerated its search for a successor. On November 12, 2026, the team officially announced the appointment of 49-year-old Cypriot coach Sofronis Avgousti. The agreement is effective until the end of the current season. Avgousti, who has previously managed several notable Cypriot clubs including Apollon Limassol, APOEL, and Omonia Nicosia, as well as the national team, is tasked with improving the team's competitiveness. He is expected to utilize the ongoing championship break to implement his philosophy and prepare the squad for the upcoming match against Aris on November 21.