# Greek clubs prep 2026‑27, Kalamata advances > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-football-club-coaching-changes > Updated: 2026-08-03T13:27:48.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 14. In June, Athens Kallithea FC confirmed former international centre‑back Vangelis Moras as head coach, while Kalamata appointed local Panagiotis Christofilias to the same role. Kalamata unveiled a new black‑and‑white home kit in early July and completed a major squad overhaul, adding Icelandic winger Arnar Sigurðsson, Spanish forward Hugo Alonso, Brazilian defender Rodrigo, Argentine midfielder Gonzalo Piniéiro, Senegalese winger Djibril Diarra and Spanish midfielder Yutzin Frimpong, alongside Polish striker David Kurminowski and French‑passport defender Axel Gesan. The club also secured the loan of 19‑year‑old Olympiacos midfielder Argyris Liatsikouras and later reinforced the defence with former Arsenal academy left‑back Ilias Chatzitheodori and French centre‑back Axel Ghesan, terminating veteran forward George Lada’s contract. Technical staff were reshuffled: Daniel Batista became sporting director and Ilia Mourousias team manager. Athens Kallithea added Romanian defender Sebastian Mladen, Venezuelan‑Spanish striker José Romo and Greek midfielder Christos Kourfalidis. Kalamata’s Municipal Stadium renovation pushed early home games to Tripoli’s Theodoros Kolokotronis stadium; a lock‑number request was approved and season‑ticket prices (€1,000 VVIP to €150 regular) were published. The club recorded a 1‑0 friendly win in Bansko and a 3‑1 victory over Levadiakos in Banisko, with coach Christofilias praising tactical discipline. Off the pitch, Kalamata’s basketball clubs merged to form a single entity competing in National League 2. The squad now prepares for a Volos tournament, a Greek Cup qualifier and the Super League 1 campaign. ## Claims - Kalamata won the friendly match 1‑0 against Zilani. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kenneth Varkas scored the only goal in the 65th minute. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Argyris Liatsikouras made his unofficial debut for Kalamata. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Coach Panagiotis Christofilias said the focus was on preparation rather than the result. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kalamata will take part in a tournament in Volos from 10‑12 August. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kalamata is scheduled to play a Greek Cup qualifying match against Panaitolikos before the league starts. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The friendly match was played in Bansko, Bulgaria. (corroborated by 2 sources) - David Kurminowski (Polish forward) and Axel Gesan (defender with French passport) have joined Kalamata's roster. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Christos Kourfalidis joins Athens Kallithea FC Athens Kallithea FC signs 23‑year‑old Greek midfielder Christos Kourfalidis, a former Greece U21 player with Serie A debut and 74 Serie B appearances. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/christos-kourfalidis-joins-athens-kallithea-fc ### 2026-08-02: Kalamata signs Ilias Chatzitheodori and Axel Ghesan Kalamata FC has signed Greek left‑back Ilias Chatzitheodori and French centre‑back Axel Ghesan, while ending the contract of forward George Lada. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalamata-signs-ilias-chatzitheodori-and-axel-ghesan ### 2026-08-01: Kalamata FC wins friendly in Bulgaria as Varkas scores and Liatsikouras debuts Kalamata FC beat Zilani 1‑0 in Bansko, Bulgaria; Varkas scored, Liatsikouras debuted, and the team prepares for a Volos tournament and a cup tie. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalamata-fc-wins-friendly-in-bulgaria-as-varkas-scores-and-liatsikouras-debuts ### 2026-07-30: Kalamata FC signs Argyris Liatsikouras on loan from Olympiacos Kalamata FC secured 19‑year‑old Argyris Liatsikouras on loan from Olympiacos, boosting their midfield ahead of the Super League season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalamata-fc-signs-argyris-liatsikouras-on-loan-from-olympiacos ### 2026-07-26: Kalamata Basket debuts in Greece's National League 2 with veteran Naso Perrotis Kalamata Basket, created from a local club merger, starts its first season in Greece's National League 2 on 4 Oct 2026, led by veteran Naso Perrotis. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalamata-basket-debuts-in-greeces-national-league-2-with-veteran-naso-perrotis ### 2026-07-24: Kalamata beats Levadiakos 3-1 in friendly, coach lauds effort Kalamata beat Levadiakos 3-1 in a Bulgarian friendly, with coach Christofilias praising effort and noting the need for more time to build team cohesion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalamata-beats-levadiakos-3-1-in-friendly-coach-lauds-effort ### 2026-07-21: Kalamata's Sports Landscape Shifts with Football Stadium Renovation and Basketball Team Merger Kalamata's football team aims to return to its renovated beach stadium by early October, while local basketball clubs merge to create a new National League 2 side for 2026‑27. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalamatas-sports-landscape-shifts-with-football-stadium-renovation-and-basketball-team-merger ### 2026-07-17: Kalamata football club clarifies lock‑number request and announces season ticket pricing Kalamata football club disproved claims it missed a lock‑number request, confirming the request was approved for matches in Tripoli, and released 2026‑27 season ticket prices with various tiers and discounts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalamata-football-club-clarifies-locknumber-request-and-announces-season-ticket-pricing ### 2026-07-14: Athens Kallithea FC adds defender Sebastian Mladen and striker José Romo Athens Kallithea FC signed Romanian defender Sebastian Mladen and Venezuelan‑Spanish striker José Romo as new reinforcements for the Greek Super League campaign. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-kallithea-fc-adds-defender-sebastian-mladen-and-striker-jos-romo ### 2026-07-11: Kalamata adds four signings as Black Storm rebuilds squad Kalamata signs four players – a Brazilian defender, Argentine midfielder, Senegalese winger and Spanish left‑midfielder – to boost its squad for the new season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalamata-adds-four-signings-as-black-storm-rebuilds-squad ### 2026-07-10: Kalamata FC appoints Daniel Batista as sporting director and Ilia Mourousias as team manager Kalamata FC names Daniel Batista sporting director, Ilia Mourousias team manager, and re‑signs forward Angelos Tsiofis as it prepares for the Super League season. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalamata-hires-daniel-batista-as-sporting-director-and-ilias-mourousias-as-team-manager ### 2026-07-04: Kalamata FC unveils new black‑and‑white kit ahead of Super League comeback Kalamata FC unveiled a new black‑and‑white kit as it returns to Greece’s Super League, alongside signings of Icelandic striker Arnar Sigurðsson, Hugo Alonso and loaned defender Kenneth Varga. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalamata-fc-unveils-new-blackandwhite-kit-ahead-of-super-league-comeback ### 2026-06-26: Panagiotis Christofilias appointed as Kalamata football club head coach Kalamata unveiled Panagiotis Christofilias as its new coach, aiming to stay in the Super League and upgrade its stadium. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panagiotis-christofilias-appointed-as-kalamata-football-club-head-coach ### 2026-06-05: Vangelis Moras appointed head coach of Athens Kallithea FC Former Greece defender Vangelis Moras becomes head coach of Athens Kallithea FC, bringing experience from the Greece U‑19 team and previous club roles. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vangelis-moras-appointed-head-coach-of-athens-kallithea-fc --- Cite as: Greek clubs prep 2026‑27, Kalamata advances. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-football-club-coaching-changes