This year’s semifinals of the Coca-Cola Cup focus on equality, respect, and teamwork. They show how sports can inspire and create equal chances for everyone.
The draw for the Coca-Cola Cup A’ – B’ Category semifinals for the 2025 – 2026 season happened today at the GSP Conference Center in Nicosia. The event included the General Director of the Cyprus Football Association, Anthoulis Mylonas, Deputy President Theodoros Theodoulou, Channel Marketing Manager of Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus, Zafeiro Stavrou, team representatives, and journalists.
With the motto ‘Goal for Inclusion,’ the Coca-Cola Cup strengthens its promise to support an inclusive society. This year, it partners with the Christos Stelios Ioannou Foundation. Foundation representatives attended the draw, along with a trainee who took part in the process, adding a special touch to the event.
Zafeiro Stavrou, Channel Marketing Manager of Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus, said:
‘For us at Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus, supporting sports is not just a strategy; it reflects our belief in respect, equality, teamwork, and inclusion.’
‘After working with the Pan-Cyprian Association for People with Autism, this year we support an organization that has helped adults with intellectual disabilities in Cyprus since 1983. They play a big role in social inclusion and creating equal opportunities for all.’
The Cyprus Football Association has always been a valuable partner in this effort. We thank them and all the teams that honor this institution with their presence and hard work.’
The drawn pairs are:
- AEL Limassol – Pafos F.C
- Apollon Limassol – APOEL Nicosia
Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus wishes all teams good luck.
About Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus
Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus is a consumer goods company focused on growth. It belongs to the Coca-Cola HBC Group and partners with The Coca-Cola Company. In Cyprus, it runs three production lines, two distribution units, and five sales offices. It distributes products from The Coca-Cola Company (like Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, FuzeTea, Powerade, and Schweppes mixers) as well as its own products like LANITIS juices and dairy products and KYKKOS natural mineral water. It also distributes AVRA natural mineral water and Monster energy drinks.
The portfolio is bigger than ever with new additions like Three Cents and entry into beer through a long-term deal with AB InBev. This includes popular brands like Corona, Stella Artois, Budweiser, Leffe, Hoegaarden, Franziskaner, and Beck’s.
This expansion shows its commitment to developing HoReCa through its wide distribution network and strong relationships with customers.
Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus aims to offer an exciting—and ever-evolving—product lineup that meets consumer needs around the clock.
