Theodoros Kolokoudias, legendary ENP football coach, dies at 88

Theodoros Kolokoudias, the most successful coach in the history of the football club Enosis Neon Paralimni (ENP), has passed away at the age of 88.

Born in Paralimni in 1938, Kolokoudias was a former pan-Cyprian athlete in the 100m and decathlon. He played football for both ENP and AEK Ammochostou before dedicating over 30 years to coaching ENP, serving in roles ranging from the youth academies to the senior team.

His coaching career, which began in 1972 under mentor Svato Plouskal, included several major milestones for the club. He was involved in five Cup finals as either a head coach or assistant coach. Notably, he was part of the team during the 1974-75 season when the club recorded one of the best defensive records in Europe. He also oversaw ENP’s historic 1-0 victory against the Hungarian side VASAS in the European Cup Winners' Cup in September 1981.