Anorthosis once again opened the doors of the “Freedom Antonis Papadopoulos” stadium to a soccer player who left his mark on the club’s history.
Mike Obiku returned to Cyprus and visited the stadium where he experienced some of his greatest moments, following an invitation from the team’s president, Christos Marangos.
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The presence of the former “Lady” striker carried deep symbolic significance, as he was one of the key figures in the club’s competitive resurgence.
During his first stint with the club, from 1989 to 1992, he scored 36 goals in 69 appearances, and when he returned for the 1999–2000 season, he scored another 14 goals in 21 appearances, helping Anorthosis win its fourth consecutive league title.
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“Mike Obiku Back Home”
A legendary figure in Anorthosis’ history has returned to the place where he wrote some of the most significant chapters of his career.
Mike Obiku returned to Cyprus after many years and, following a personal invitation from Anorthosis President Christos Marangos, he visited the “Freedom Antonis Papadopoulos” Stadium, where he received a warm welcome from the club’s management and supporters.
His return to the stadium where he was loved and achieved greatness was particularly moving. He stepped onto the field once more, visited the locker rooms and the team’s offices, and had the opportunity to reminisce about moments that remain indelibly etched in Anorthosis’s history.
Mike Obiku was one of the leading figures of an entire era and a soccer player who linked his name to the competitive resurgence of Phoinikas.
During his first stint, from 1989 to 1992, he scored 36 goals in 69 appearances. He returned during the 1999–2000 season and, with another 14 goals in 21 appearances, played a decisive role in Anorthosis’s fourth consecutive league title.
The current Board considers it its duty to keep alive the Club’s connection with the people who honored its jersey and left their own strong mark on its history.
Mike, we thank you for everything you’ve given to Anorthosis and for the memories you’ve gifted to generations of Anorthosis fans.
“Freedom Antonis Papadopoulos” was and remains your home. And this time, it won’t be years before we have you back with us.”
