Iasonas Pikis scores on his debut for the Cyprus national football team

On November 12, 2026, the Cyprus national football team played an away match against Armenia at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. In a significant debut performance, 26-year-old forward Iasonas Pikis scored the opening goal for Cyprus in the 9th minute of the match.

The goal came after a precise pass from Ioannis Pittas, which allowed Pikis to finish calmly and secure an early 1-0 lead. This appearance marked Pikis' first-ever game for the national team, a milestone that coincided with his 26th birthday, which he celebrated just one day prior on November 11. Interestingly, the player currently competes at the club level for the Armenian team Pyunik, adding a layer of personal significance to the goal he scored in his home stadium of his current professional residency.

Following his move from previous clubs like Nea Salamina and Olympiakos Nicosia, Pikis' immediate impact under coach Mantzios has been widely noted in the local media. The match continues as part of the ongoing international fixtures, with supporters of the Cypriot side present at the stadium to witness the debut.