Ricardo Sa Pinto debuts as Pafos FC head coach against Apollon
Pafos FC has appointed Ricardo Sa Pinto as their new head coach following the departure of Albert Celades. The change in technical leadership aims to address the team's inconsistency and secure a better position in the final phase of the championship. Sa Pinto will make his debut today, May 3, 2026, at the Alphamega Stadium in a match against Apollon, which is being viewed as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming cup final between the two clubs. Currently, Pafos is three points behind third-placed Apollon, making the win a primary target to improve their standing. Regarding player availability, Goldar and Correia are training but remain short of full fitness, while the rest of the squad is expected to be available. Additionally, the youth team (U19) of Pafos recently achieved success by winning their third cup title after defeating Olympiakos in a penalty shootout.