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Greek clubs prep 2026‑27, Kalamata advances

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Greek clubs prep 2026‑27, Kalamata moves forward advances

In June, Athens Kallithea FC finished its pre‑season overhaul in June‑July, appointing confirmed former international centre‑back Vangelis Moras as head coach and completing a wave of signings. In Kalamata, newly promoted coach, while Kalamata appointed local Panagiotis Christofilias stays in charge as to the club same role. Kalamata unveiled a new kit, reinforced the black‑and‑white home kit in early July and completed a major squad with arrivals such as 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 reshuffled its technical staff, naming 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. Angelos Tsiofis renewed his contract. With the Athens Kallithea added Romanian defender Sebastian Mladen, Venezuelan‑Spanish striker José Romo and Greek midfielder Christos Kourfalidis. Kalamata’s Municipal Stadium under renovation until pushed early October, Kalamata arranged home games to host its opening league match at Tripoli’s Theodoros Kolokotronis stadium and secured stadium; a backup sharing agreement with Asteras. Ticket lock‑number request was approved and season‑ticket prices for 2026‑27 range from €1,000 for (€1,000 VVIP seats to €150 for regular sections, with concessions for students, the unemployed and people with disabilities. On 30 July the club announced the loan of 19‑year‑old midfielder Argyris Liatsikouras from Olympiacos. The former UEFA Youth League winner, who logged 22 youth‑league appearances with two goals and two assists and has featured for Olympiacos’ senior and B sides, is expected to bolster the midfield immediately. Kalamata also scheduled a friendly against SC Gjilani (Kosovo) on 1 August. regular) were published. The pre‑season concluded with club recorded a 1‑0 friendly win in Bansko, Bulgaria, on 1 August, where Kenneth Varkas scored Bansko and Liatsikouras made his unofficial debut. Coach a 3‑1 victory over Levadiakos in Banisko, with coach Christofilias stressed praising tactical work over discipline. Off the result. pitch, Kalamata’s basketball clubs merged to form a single entity competing in National League 2. The squad, squad now including Polish forward David Kurminowski and French‑passport defender Axel Gesan, will next compete in prepares for a Volos tournament (10‑12 August) and tournament, a Greek Cup qualifier against Panaitolikos before and the Super League 1 campaign begins. On 2 August Kalamata added left‑back Ilias Chatzitheodori, a former Arsenal academy product, and 21‑year‑old French centre‑back Axel Ghesan from Pafos, while terminating veteran forward George Lada’s contract. campaign.

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  1. 2026-08-03 14:02 UTC Greek clubs prep 2026‑27, Kalamata advances
  2. 2026-08-02 14:07 UTC Greek clubs prep 2026‑27, Kalamata moves forward
  3. 2026-08-01 10:52 UTC Greek clubs prep 2026‑27, Kalamata shift, basketball debut
  4. 2026-07-30 11:35 UTC Greek clubs prep 2026‑27, Kalamata shift, basketball debut
  5. 2026-07-27 18:56 UTC Greek clubs prep 2026‑27, Kalamata shift, basketball debut

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