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AEL Seeks Redemption and Victory Against Akritas Chlorakas

Published January 17, 2026, 10:07
AEL Seeks Redemption and Victory Against Akritas Chlorakas

AEL put in a good performance in their 0-2 defeat to Omonia, but the result was not what they wanted. The Limassol team showed determination and created chances, but failed to score. Now, AEL travels to Paphos to face Akritas Chlorakas, with the sole aim of winning. A victory is imperative for AEL, as they want to take advantage of the losses of Apollon and APOEL in the derby, and to close the gap on the teams above them in the standings. The AEL coach is tasked with managing the absence of Zoke and fielding a team with the same intensity and fighting spirit. The team has shown signs of improvement, but needs to become more effective in attack. A win over Akritas will give the players confidence and help them continue their efforts to achieve their goals. The match in Paphos is expected to be difficult, but AEL is determined to take all three points and show that they can compete for a place at the top of the table.