About Anorthosis Famagusta FC

Anorthosis Famagusta FC is one of the oldest and most historically significant football clubs in Cyprus. It was founded in 1911 in the city of Famagusta and is part of a broader multi-sport club. After the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, the club was forced to relocate and is now based in Larnaca, where it plays its home matches at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium. Despite this displacement, Anorthosis has maintained a strong identity and a large fan base across the island.

The club is considered one of the traditional “big teams” in Cypriot football and has won multiple domestic titles, including league championships, cups, and super cups. Anorthosis has a long-standing rivalry with other major Cypriot clubs, especially APOEL and AC Omonia, which are central to the country’s football culture. Over the decades, it has consistently competed at the top level of Cypriot football and has never been relegated from the top division.

On the European stage, Anorthosis is best known for its historic 2008–09 UEFA Champions League campaign, when it became the first Cypriot club to reach the group stage. During that run, the club eliminated strong opponents in qualifying and competed against major European teams, earning international recognition. This achievement remains one of the greatest milestones in Cypriot football history and significantly raised the club’s profile abroad.