Anorthosis faces Ethnikos Achnas amidst squad rotations and contractual assessments

On April 5, 2026, Anorthosis played against Ethnikos Achnas at the Dasaki Stadium for the second round of the league's play-out stage. The match followed accusations by Akritas and Olympiakos, which led to the game being removed from betting lists. Anorthosis coach Mauro Camoranesi made five changes to his starting lineup compared to the previous match, including the return of Fanos Katelaris after a six-month absence due to injuries and lack of play time. Katelaris, who has logged only 276 minutes this season, is being evaluated for a potential contract renewal as his current deal expires this summer. Similarly, player Aboagye started the match, with reports suggesting that his appearance is tied to an automatic contract extension clause. Anorthosis entered the match in second place in the play-out group with 35 points, while Ethnikos Achnas sat in second-to-last place with 24 points. Key absences included Stefano Sensi due to suspension, while the lineups featured players like Carlstrom, Tanti, and Kiko. The club is under pressure to finalize its roster as it awaits a potential decision from CAS regarding future transfer restrictions.