The presentation of the club’s basketball team took place at APOEL’s training center in Archangelos.
Club president Kostas Schizas set the goal of winning the championship in this special year marking the club’s 100th anniversary.
Furthermore, the team’s coach, Nikolas Papadopoulos, emphasized that it is an honor for him to be at the helm during such a historic season, and the captain, Roberto Mantovani, stressed that they will give their all with determination.
Also present at the press conference was the club’s president, Haris Fotiou.
Here are the statements in detail
Kostas Schizas: “In a year when we’re celebrating our 100th anniversary, we have no right not to set high goals. We have built a team with strong character, and our goal is to win the championship. I want to highlight our team’s main sponsor, PANSYFI APOEL. They demonstrate in practice what the APOEL community stands for and actively support the team. I wish everyone a great season filled with success, free of injuries, and exciting games from all the teams. To the basketball players, I say to fight with passion and keep in mind that you represent a century of history.”
Nikolas Papadopoulos: “I thank the team for their support and for the honor of being the coach during our 100th anniversary. We wanted to strengthen the Cypriot element. We brought back Konstantinos Simitzis after three years with AEK in Greece. Several Cypriot players have also remained with us, and we hope they’ll be even better. Our goal is the championship. I want to call on the fans to return to the stands so we can make a fresh start.”
Roberto Mandovani: “For our part, we have goals, and we’ll give it our all with passion and determination. We hold ourselves to high standards. I’m calling on the fans to come to Lefkotheo on Monday.”