Apollon Limassol prepares for cup final while AEL restructures squad
Apollon Limassol, under coach Hernan Losada, is prioritizing the upcoming Cyprus Cup final against Pafos FC on May 29, 2026. The team has sold out the initial 4,500 tickets for the event. Due to this focus, Losada plans to rotate the squad for the final league matches, giving opportunities to younger players such as Charalambous, Rotis, and Youssef, while protecting key starters. Injury concerns persist for Gustavo Assuncao, Agapios Vrikkis, and Pedro Marques, who are undergoing daily medical evaluations. Meanwhile, AEL Limassol has begun a major roster overhaul, confirming the departures of players including Bassel Jradi, Filiotis, Papafotis, and Frantzis. The club is actively seeking reinforcements to improve competitiveness for the upcoming season. Additionally, the Cyprus Football Association announced that Apollon will face Aris Limassol at the Alphamega Stadium on May 16, 2026, as part of the ninth round of the championship's top group.