Pafos FC wins Cyprus Cup as Apollon Limassol begins squad restructuring
Pafos FC won the 83rd Cyprus Cup final by defeating Apollon Limassol 2-0, with goals from Zairo in the 83rd minute and Pepe during stoppage time. The match was played despite scheduling challenges involving national team call-ups for Pafos players Sena and Sunjic. Pafos coach Ricardo Sa Pinto faces potential disciplinary action for his behavior during the match, while his tenure is currently being evaluated by the club's administration. For Apollon, the loss marks the end of their season, during which coach Hernan Losada led the team back into European competition contention. Apollon is already actively preparing for the new season, with reports confirming contract extensions for players like Kuhn, Weissbeck, Quinda, and Spoljaric. Meanwhile, other clubs such as AEL Limassol are also beginning to outline their targets for the upcoming campaign. The victory marks a significant achievement for Pafos, which has now secured trophies in three consecutive years, including the 2025 league title and the 2024 and 2026 cups.