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AEL Spokesperson Discusses Team's Performance, Playoff Race, and Refereeing

Published February 18, 2026, 12:28

AEL spokesperson, Nikola Leventis, spoke on “SPOR FM 95.0” about the team's progress, the battle for the top six, the Cup draw, and the decision to bring in foreign referees. He referred to the team's fighting spirit, despite dropping points, and the need to improve the players' mentality. He expressed optimism about reaching the top six, emphasizing their advantage in case of a tie with APOEL. Regarding the Cup draw, he mentioned that it is expected to take place at the end of March and beginning of April. He expressed his satisfaction with the decision to bring in foreign referees, emphasizing the need for stricter penalties for refereeing errors. Concluding, he called on the fans to support the team in the match against Enosis and expressed his hope for a happy end to the season.