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Omonia and Anorthosis discover Conference League opponents

Jonathan ShkurkoAugust 27, 2021August 27, 2021

By Jonathan ShkurkoAugust 27, 2021August 27, 20210810

Champions Omonia and cup winners Anorthosis discovered their European opponents on Friday as the draw for the newly-established Conference League took place in Istanbul. Omonia champions were drawn in Group H...

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Apollon’s reaction to officiating in Anorthosis game sparks heated debate [video]

Kyriacos NicolaouMarch 2, 2021March 3, 2021

By Kyriacos NicolaouMarch 2, 2021March 3, 20210536

The Monday night game between Anorthosis and Apollon in the first round of the championship playoff group was an incredibly incendiary affair, not so much...

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Omonia stumble, Apoel hone in on top six, CFA ponders league changes

Kyriacos NicolaouJanuary 30, 2021

By Kyriacos NicolaouJanuary 30, 20210343

Omonia failed to extend a two-point lead over Apollon after their unexpected 1-1 draw against Olympiakos at home. Omonia’s draw was still enough to bring...

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Ael miss chance to go top after shock defeat to Paralimni

Kyriacos NicolaouJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021

By Kyriacos NicolaouJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 20210227

AEL were denied top spot in the Cyprus First division after a surprise 1-0 defeat at Paralimni on Friday night. The Limassol side went into...

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Apollon on top, Omonia continue hot streak, Apoel in trouble

Kyriacos NicolaouJanuary 4, 2021January 4, 2021

By Kyriacos NicolaouJanuary 4, 2021January 4, 20210404

With 21 goals scored across seven games, the first round of the Cyprus first division in 2021 has set a benchmark for the remainder of...

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Buoyed Omonia ready to square off against Apoel, leaders Anorthosis lose

Kyriacos NicolaouDecember 5, 2020December 6, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouDecember 5, 2020December 6, 20200242

Doxa Katokopias dealt a big blow to Anorthosis’ title aspirations when they defeated current leaders 2-1 at the Makareion stadium in the opening game of...

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Covid-hit Anorthosis aim to stay near top

Kyriacos NicolaouNovember 28, 2020November 28, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouNovember 28, 2020November 28, 20200362

The 12th round of the Cyprus First Division takes place this weekend, with Anorthosis looking to remain near top of the table, despite being hit...

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Apollon back on top, Nicosia giants falter

Kyriacos NicolaouNovember 23, 2020November 24, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouNovember 23, 2020November 24, 20200503

Apollon have returned to the top of the Cyprus first division after their win over AEK Larnaca on Sunday, after previous leaders Anorthosis were beaten...

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Apoel appoint former Ireland boss McCarthy as coach

Kyriacos NicolaouNovember 2, 2020November 3, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouNovember 2, 2020November 3, 20200932

Apoel on Monday unveiled former Ireland manager Mick McCarthy as their new coach. McCarthy has signed a contract until 2022, a significant commitment from both...

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Omonia drop points after changing nearly entire starting eleven

Kyriacos NicolaouOctober 26, 2020October 26, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouOctober 26, 2020October 26, 20200309

Football is a game of fine margins. Whether a decision or a series of decisions can be calamitous or astute can change as quickly as...

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Contrasting fortunes between Nicosia giants continue

Kyriacos NicolaouOctober 5, 2020October 6, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouOctober 5, 2020October 6, 20200385

The contrasting emotions between the two Nicosia clubs Omonia and Apoel continued over the weekend, with Omonia beating AEL Limassol 3-0 and Apoel dropping two...

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Football games in Cyprus given green light despite ongoing doubts

Iacovos ConstantinouOctober 3, 2020October 2, 2020

By Iacovos ConstantinouOctober 3, 2020October 2, 20200344

All seven games of the football championship will go ahead this week, including two already completed last night, despite last ditch efforts by Ethnikos Achnas...

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Spirited Anorthosis knocked out of Europa League by FC Basel

Kyriacos NicolaouSeptember 24, 2020September 24, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouSeptember 24, 2020September 24, 20200322

Anorthosis Famagusta were knocked out of the Europa League tonight after suffering a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Swiss side FC Basel in Switzerland....

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Basel plagued by off-pitch issues ahead of clash with Anorthosis

Kyriacos NicolaouSeptember 24, 2020September 24, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouSeptember 24, 2020September 24, 20200726

Anorthosis Famagusta face Swiss side FC Basel on Thursday night as part of the Europa League’s third qualifying round. The game is scheduled to start...

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Two managers sacked after eventful weekend in Cyprus championship

Kyriacos NicolaouSeptember 21, 2020September 21, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouSeptember 21, 2020September 21, 20200933

The fourth round of the Cyprus football championship was an eventful one, with two managers being sacked following the weekend’s results. On Monday, Enosis Neon...

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Smaller clubs in Cyprus show they are no pushovers

Kyriacos NicolaouSeptember 14, 2020September 14, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouSeptember 14, 2020September 14, 20200394

With three rounds of the new season played so far, the Cyprus first division’s smaller clubs have shown that they are far from pushovers, and...

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Omonia could face Olympiacos Piraeus should they beat Red Star Belgrade

Kyriacos NicolaouSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 20200313

The draw for the third qualifying round of the Europa League and for the play-off round of the Champions League took place earlier today. Apollon...

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Ermis Aradippou announce manager sacking midgame

Kyriacos NicolaouSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 20200591

Imagine the following scenario. The team you manage is being decimated at home, conceding goal after goal, with no apparent end to the devastation in...

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Cyprus football set to step into the unknown

Kyriacos NicolaouAugust 21, 2020August 21, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouAugust 21, 2020August 21, 202001101

Friday’s start to the Cyprus football championship has been thrown into disarray after the opening game between Ethnikos Achnas and Enosis Neon Paralimniou was called...

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Anorthosis will miss Rayos if he leaves club

Kyriacos NicolaouMay 30, 2020September 21, 2020

By Kyriacos NicolaouMay 30, 2020September 21, 20200462

Anorthosis Famagusta’s relationship with Spanish forward Ruben Rayos appears to have reached a breaking point. There have been claims and counterclaims from both sides regarding...