Cyprus League matchday 22: Ethnikos defeats APOEL while Omonia and AEK face key rivals

The 22nd matchday of the Cypriot First Division featured several high-stakes matches on February 15, 2026. Ethnikos Achnas secured a significant 2-1 victory over APOEL at Dasaki Stadium, increasing the pressure on the Nicosia club following recent administrative issues. At the GSP Stadium, league leaders Omonia Nicosia hosted bottom-placed ENP, seeking an eighth consecutive win to maintain their lead. In the highlight derby at AEK Arena, second-placed AEK Larnaca faced third-placed Apollon Limassol, with Apollon taking a 1-0 lead in the 33rd minute through a goal by Thomas. AEL Limassol met Paphos FC at the Alphamega Stadium, where both Hugo Martins and Albert Celades sought a return to form for their respective teams. Meanwhile, Olympiakos Nicosia and Omonia Aradippou competed in a relegation battle that remained scoreless in the opening minutes. These results are critical for determining the final group seedings ahead of the league playoffs.