OFI celebrates historic Greek Cup title with parade in Heraklion

OFI Crete won the Greek Cup on Saturday, April 25, 2026, after defeating PAOK 3-2 in extra time at the Panthessaliko Stadium. This marks the second cup trophy in the club's 100-year history and their first since 1987. On Monday, April 27, 2026, the team held a victory parade in Heraklion, starting from the Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium (Yedi Kule) and moving through the city center with an open-top bus. Thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the players and coach Christos Kontis, who previously won the cup with Panathinaikos in 2024. During the festivities, the club paid tribute to legendary former coach Eugene Gerard, who led the team to its first title. Coach Kontis expressed his ambitions for future trophies and European competition participation. The parade route included major city landmarks such as Freedom Square and the Loggia, symbolizing a significant milestone for the club's modern history.