Once again, EAK honored Cyprus’s best athletes during a night full of emotion and cheers. At the 53rd Celebration of Excellence, hosted by KOA, the ‘greens’ showed why they are a top force in Cypriot football.
EAK honored Cyprus’s best athletes during a night full of emotion and cheers. At the 53rd Celebration of Excellence, hosted by KOA, the ‘greens’ showed why they are a top force in Cypriot football.
Willie Semedo was named Cytavision MVP Footballer, while Sarah Papadopoulou won the Cytavision MVP Female Footballer award for their amazing performances this season.
The top eleven of 2025 stood out for their skill and consistency. Omonia led with four players, followed by Pafos with three, AEK with two, and one each from APOEL and Ethnikos. The 4-3-3 system showed balanced lines, with four players keeping their spots from last year: David Goldar, Senu Koulibaly, Vlad Dragomir, and Willie Semedo.
Omonia led with four players, followed by Pafos with three, AEK with two, and one each from APOEL and Ethnikos.
In defense, Konstantinos Laifis and Ivan Sunjic were strong pillars. Up front, Fabiano, Stefan Jovetic, and creative midfielders Hrvoje Milicevic and Pere Pons shone. This lineup shows the talent and stability of the teams, with Omonia leading the top eleven.
Meanwhile, Cyprus shined again on the international stage by winning first place at the 20th Games of Small States of Europe in Andorra. The 183 athletes returned home with a total of 108 medals – 36 golds, 30 silvers, and 42 bronzes – setting a record for events outside Cyprus. The performances of Maria Avgousti with six golds, Kalia Antoniou, and George Aggonas were especially impressive.
Petros Soutzis was honored for his long career and many contributions to sports media. His dedication and experience have helped promote sports and support fellow journalists.
The honorary awards included Elena Vasiliou for her work in women’s basketball development, Dimitris Dimitriou for his book “With the Gods of Olympus!”, which supported the Sports Journalists’ Solidarity Fund, and Petros Soutzis, who became president of AUTOBEST, bringing a top European award in the automotive field to Cyprus.
A year full of honors marked by Cypriot passion and pride shows that talent and consistency lead to success both on and off the field.
