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Cyprus FA to Implement Foreign Referees for APOEL-Omonia Derby

Published February 16, 2026, 14:19
Cyprus FA to Implement Foreign Referees for APOEL-Omonia Derby

The Cyprus FA has decided to use foreign referees both on the pitch and for VAR, in an effort to improve refereeing. The decision will be implemented immediately, starting with the APOEL-Omonia derby on February 22nd. A foreign referee is expected to be appointed for both the on-field officiating and VAR control in the match.