Akrotiri is located in the south of the island, near
the city of Limassol.Akrotiri is surrounded by territory
controlled by the Republic of Cyprus.It is also referred
to as the Western Sovereign Base Area.
Area: 123 sq km
Population: 15,700
Capital: Episkopi Cantonment
---The British Army F.A. runs football competitions in
Akrotiri. C.S.S.U. Akrotiri have been past winners. Football
has been alive since the base was established in 1960.
Most teams belong to army personnel and regiments and
battalions take part in Army competitions. The United
Nations staff from the buffer zone between Greek and Turkish
areas also have a representative team, United Nations
Cyprus. Another team from UN is U.N.F.I.C.Y.P.
Major Units Cup takes place annually. Record known score
from competition is U.N.F.I.C.Y.P. beating Dhekelia Garrison
8-1. Most teams are based in Episkopi Cantonment.
Grounds:
Episkopi Village pitch
RAF Akrotiri Stadium
Contact info:
President - Sqn Ldr John Fairgrieve
Secretary - Sgt Steve Hern (RAF Akrotiri - 91420 6965)
Head Coach - Flt Lt Craig Gill
Coaches - Sgt Richie Evans / Mr Dick Lawty
Team Captain - Sgt Matt Hopkin
Kit Manager - Sgt Steve Donnelly