After reviewing the cases referred to it, the CFF Judicial Committee imposed the following penalties:
*Complaint filed by Referee Konstantinos Fella against Nikolas Papadopoulos, coach of APOEL Nicosia, who was ejected for inappropriate behavior on the bench and upon entering the locker room during the Cyprus League by Stoiximan, First Phase of the 2026–2027 season, Apollon Limassol vs. APOEL Nicosia / September 19, 2026 (Matchday 4).
Decision: Fine.
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*Complaint filed by Referee Georgios Psevdotis against Kostas Charalambous, a player for ASIL Lysis, who was sent off for violent conduct, struck an opposing player low on the leg with his cleats during the Second Division Championship, Phase A, 2026–2027 season match between AKRITAS Chlora – ASIL Lysos/September 19, 2026 (Matchday 2).
Decision: Fine.
*Complaint against:
(a) PAFOU FC for failing to field the required starting lineup at the start of the match, two players who, at the age of 18 or earlier, were registered as players in the CFA’s player registry, in violation of Chapter IX, Article 13.5 of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship Regulations for the 2026–2027 season. Specifically, at the start of the match, only one player was in the starting lineup who, at the age of 18 or earlier, had been registered as a player in theCFF’s player registry
. Decision: Fine.
(b) DA SILVA SA PINTO, RICARDO MANUEL, coach of PAFOS FC, because, as a person authorized to remain on the field of play, he did not wear an identification badge on his chest, in violation of Articles 37–39 of CHAPTER VII of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Regulations for the 2026/2027 season and Article 4 (a) and 4(c) of the CFF
Disciplinary Regulations. Decision: Fine.
In the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship match, Phase A of the 2026–2027 season, Pafos FC vs. AEL Limassol, September 18, 2026 (Matchday 4).
*Complaint against AEL Limassol regarding the consumption by the team’s fans of alcoholic beverages (alcoholic beers) during the match, in violation of Article 7 of Chapter VII of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Regulations for the 2026–2027 season and Article 5 of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations during the Cyprus League by Stoiximan A’ Championship match Phase of the 2026–2027 season, Pafos FC vs. AEL Limassol, September 18, 2026 (Matchday 4).
Decision: Fine.
*Complaint against OMONOIA Nicosia for failing to include in the starting lineup, at the start of the match, two players who, at the age of 18 or earlier, were registered as players in the CFF’s player registry, in violation of Chapter IX, Article 13.5 of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship Regulations for the 2026–2027 season. Specifically, at the start of the match, only one player was in the starting lineup who, at age 18 or earlier, had been registered as a player infor the Cyprus League by Stoiximan First Phase match of the 2026–2027 season: Omonia Nicosia vs. KRASAVA E.N.Y. on September 20, 2026 (Matchday 4).
Decision: Fine.
*Complaint filed against the ALS OMONOIA club on May 29 because the team behaved inappropriately (5 cards), in violation of Article 10.1(b) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations during the Cyprus League by Stoiximan First Phase match of the 2026–2027 season between ALS Omonia May 29 – AEK Larnaca/September 18, 2026 (Matchday 4).
Decision: Fine.
*Complaint against AEK Larnaca for failing to include in the starting lineup, at the start of the match, two players who, at the age of 18 or earlier, were registered as players in the CFF player registry, in violation of Chapter IX, Article 13.5 of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship Regulations for the 2026–2027 season. Specifically, at the start of the match, only one player was in the starting lineup who, at age 18 or earlier, had been registered as a player in thefor the Cyprus League by Stoiximan, Phase A of the 2026–2027 season, match between ALS Omonia on May 29 and AEK Larnaca onSeptember 18, 2026 (Matchday 4).
Decision: Fine.
*Complaint against NEA SALAMINA Famagusta regarding incidents caused by the team’s fans after the end of the match in the stadium stands with fans of the visiting, which caused disturbances inside the stadium (after the match ended, fans of the home team who remained in the stands exchanged heated insults with fans of the visiting team and threw objects found in the stands at thesupporters of the visiting team in the opposing stands, prompting police intervention to restore order), in violation of Articles 4(kβ) and 10.3(c) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations during the Cyprus League by Stoiximan First Phase match of the 2026–2027 season between Nea Salamina Famagusta – ANORTHOSIS Famagusta/September 19, 2026 (Matchday 4).
Decision: Fine.
*Complaint against ANORTHOSIS Famagusta regarding incidents caused by the team’s fans after the end of the match in the stadium stands with fans of the visiting team, who caused damage and disturbances inside the stadium (after the match ended, fans of the visiting team who remained in the stands exchanged heated insults with fans of the home team, broke through the cordon of security personnel separating their section and approached the section of the visiting team’s fans, whereupon they broke three seats and threw them toward the home team’s stands while simultaneously throwing objects found in their section toward the visiting team’s fans in the opposing stands, prompting police intervention to restore order), in violation of Articles 4(kb), 10.2(h), and 10.3(c) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations during the Cyprus League by Stoiximan A’ of the 2026–2027 season between Nea Salamina Famagusta and Anorthosis Famagusta on September 19, 2026 (4th Matchday).
Decision: Fine.
*Complaint against APOLLON Limassol:
(a) for bringing a dangerous object (LED flare) by the team’s fans, in violation of Article 10.2(d) of the CFA Disciplinary Regulations.
Decision: Fine.
(b) for the ignition in the stands of a dangerous object (LED flare) by a team supporter during the match, in violation of Article 10.2(c1) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.
Decision: Fine.
(c) for the use of lasers by team supporters during the match, in violation of Article 10.2(l) of the CFF
Disciplinary Regulations. Decision: Fine.
(d) for the display by the team’s fans of a banner deemed inappropriate for sporting events, in violation of Article 10.2(e) of the CFF
Disciplinary Regulations. Decision: Fine.
in the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship match, Phase A of the 2026–2027 season: Apollon Limassol vs. APOEL Nicosia / September 19, 2026 (Matchday 4).
*Complaint against APOEL Nicosia:
(a) because the team behaved inappropriately (5 cards), in violation of Article 10.1(b) of the CFF
Disciplinary Regulations. Decision: Fine.
(b) because the team caused a 2-minute delay in the start of the match due to actions by the team’s fans, in violation of Article 10.2(k) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.
Decision: Fine.
(c) for the bringing of dangerous objects (flares) into the stands inside the stadium by the team’s supporters, in violation of Article 10.3(d1a) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.
Decision: Fine.
(d) for the setting off of dangerous objects (flares) in the stands by the team’s fans before the start of and during the match, in violation of Article 10.3(d1b) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.
Decision: Fine.
(e) for the throwing of objects by the team’s fans onto the playing field, targeting the stewards who were inside the stadium during the match, in violation of Article 10.3(c) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.
Decision: Fine.
(f) for damage caused by the team’s fans to stadium facilities (restrooms, chairs, graffiti on the walls), in violation of Article 10.2(h) of the CFA
Disciplinary Regulations. Decision: Fine.
(g) for an incident caused by the team’s fans during the match within the fenced-off area of the stadium, which threatened to cause damage to the interior of the stadium, to spectators and/or any person inside the stadium, causing a disturbance (at the start of the match, the team’s fans lit two flares and used the flames to set fire to a scarf and jersey belonging to the home team, which fell onto the field, which created small fires that damaged the artificial turf behind the goalkeeper’s net. In the incident described above, the stewards used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire, while the Fire Department was also placed on standby), in violation of Articles 4(kβ) and 10.2(η) of the CFF
Disciplinary Regulations. Decision: Fine.
In the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship match, Phase A of the 2026–2027 season, APOLLON Limassol vs. APOEL Nicosia / September 19, 2026 (Matchday 4).
*Complaint against:
(a) ARIS Limassol for failing to include in the starting lineup, at the start of the match, two players who, at the age of 18 or earlier, were registered as players in the CFF’s player registry, in violation of Chapter IX, Article 13.5 of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan 2026–2027
Season Regulations. Decision: Fine. (
b) PAVEL GOGNIDZE, General Manager of ARIS Limassol, for offensive behavior and/contrary to the basic Rules of Decent Conduct, which he exhibited after the end of the match in the locker room area (he approached the door to the referees’ locker room and protested vehemently to the Referee Observer, claiming that the referees had wronged him, thereby creating significant tension and commotion), in violation of Article 4(c) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.
Decision: Fine.
in the Cyprus League by Stoiximan First Division match of the 2026–2027 season: ARIS Limassol vs. KARMIOTISSA Polemidia / September 20, 2026 (4th Matchday).
*Complaint against AKRITA Chlorakas because the team behaved inappropriately (5 cards) in violation of Article 10.1(b) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations during the Second Division Championship, Phase A, match of the 2026–2027 season: AKRITAS Chlorakas – ASIL Lysos/September 19, 2026 (Matchday 2).
Decision: Fine.
*Complaint against ERMIS Aradippou regarding a fan throwing an object onto the field (a team supporter threw a bottle filled with water toward the assistant referee; the bottle landed on the field without hitting him) during the match in the 24th minute, in violation of Article 10.2 (b) of the C.F.A. Disciplinary Regulations in the Second Division, Phase A, 2026–2027 season match between ERMIS Aradippou vs. PAEEK Kyrenia on September 20, 2026 (Matchday 2).
Decision: Fine.
*Complaint against AEL Limassol regarding a statement it issued and published in the media on 17/09/2026 following the Cyprus League by Stoiximan match of the 2026–2027 season between APOEL Nicosia – AEL Limassol match on September 6, 2026, which:
A. disparages the sport of soccer and the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) and any of its members, or who publishes, through any mass media outlet, positions, opinions, and criticisms in a manner that undermines the prestige of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA), its officials, its members, the officials of its member clubs, or any organ, body, match official, or their
members; B. offends or demeans the dignity, character, and/or prestige of any individual involved in the sport of soccer, an official or member of a club, an official, or a member of the CFF Board of Directors, and/or offends or disparages fans of any team participating in the Championship, concerns an upcoming match or a referee appointed to officiate a match following the statements.
C. is outside the bounds of sportsmanship and/or fair play and/or may contribute to distrust toward the sport and/or its officials and/or that may contribute to and/or incite unsportsmanlike conduct and/or that ridicules the sport or individuals involved in the sport and/or that is derogatory toward the sport or derogatory toward individuals involved in the sport in any way, and/or that is sarcastic toward the sport and/or individuals involved in it
, in violation of Article 2 and as defined in Article 4 (e), (i), (ii), and (iii) of the Disciplinary Regulations of the C.F.A. and Article 7, Chapter XX of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship Announcement for the 2026–2027 season.
Decision: Fine.
*Complaint against Konstantinos Konstantinou, President of AEL Limassol, regarding a statement he made on September 17, 2026, during a meeting of club presidents with the leadership of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA), which:
A. disparages the sport of soccer and the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) and any of its members, or who publicizes through any mass media outlet positions, opinions, and criticisms in a manner that undermines the prestige of the CFF, its officials, its members, officials of its member clubs, or any organ, body, match official or their
members B. is outside the bounds of sportsmanship and/or fair play and/or may contribute to distrust toward the sport and/or its officials and/or that may contribute to and/or incite unsportsmanlike conduct and/or that ridicules the sport or individuals involved in the sport and/or that is derogatory toward the sport or derogatory toward individuals involved in the sport in any way, and/or that is sarcastic toward the sport and/or individuals involved in it, in violation of Article 2 and as defined in Article 4 (e), (f), (iii) of the Disciplinary Regulations of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) and Article 7, Chapter XX of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship Regulations for the 2026–2027 season.
Decision: Fine.
