AEL Limassol suffers defeat against Omonia Aradippou amid ongoing crisis

On March 14, 2026, AEL Limassol lost 2-1 at home to Omonia Aradippou. This match marked the club's fifth defeat in their last six games, with their only recent victory coming against the bottom-placed ENP. Manager Hugo Martins described the performance as the most difficult moment of his tenure in Cyprus. The team has failed to reach the top-six championship group and is now focused on the second round and the upcoming national cup semifinals, with opponents to be determined on March 24. During the match, player Keravnos required medical attention and was removed from the pitch, though the coach stated the incident was not serious. Additionally, 26-year-old forward Zakaria Sawo has received his first call-up to the Gambia national team. Martins attributes the poor results to psychological factors, injuries, and a struggling tactical system.