Nicosia: Cyprus and Greece meet on Saturday evening in a game of historic significance for both their national teams in the second round of Group C at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025. The match will take place at 18:15 at the ‘Spyros Kyprianou’ Arena in Limassol.
According to Cyprus News Agency, it is the first official game between the two national teams, and the joint national anthem will be played before tip-off. The event is part of the Group C games hosted in Cyprus, with Greece acting as a partner country in the organization.
In their opening game, Greece defeated Italy 75-66 and will be seeking a second win, while Cyprus will look to improve after a 91-64 loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite remaining competitive for three quarters.
Saturday’s schedule begins with Italy facing Georgia at 15:00, followed by Cyprus vs. Greece at 18:15, and ends with Spain against Bosnia and Herzegovina at 21:30.
In the first round, Georgia beat Spain 83-69, while Bosnia and Herzegovina overcame Cyprus 91-64. Group C game
s continue on Sunday with Georgia-Greece, Spain-Cyprus, and Bosnia and Herzegovina-Italy.
The group stage will conclude on Thursday, September 4, with the matches Bosnia and Herzegovina-Georgia, Italy-Cyprus, and Spain-Greece.