Our Story
Our story
How the club was founded, and what came next.
The journey begins now.
The beginning
The Beginning of Something Bigger
Peyia-Akamas Ladies FC marks the beginning of a new chapter in Cypriot women’s football.
The club was established with a long-term vision: to build a professional, sustainable and competitive environment in which players and staff can thrive.
From the outset, the ambition has been clear.
This is not simply about creating a football team. It is about creating a club with purpose — a club that can represent its community, develop talent and contribute to the future of women’s football in Cyprus.
A club built with purpose
Built on Ambition
Behind the scenes, significant work has gone into establishing the foundations of Peyia-Akamas Ladies FC.
A professional playing squad has been assembled, an experienced management structure is taking shape and the club is preparing to compete in the Cyprus Women’s First Division.
Every part of the project is being developed with the same objective — to create the right environment for players and staff to perform, develop and succeed.
Our first chapter
The First Chapter
The launch of Peyia-Akamas Ladies FC represents the beginning of a journey that will continue to develop season after season.
- 01
The Vision
Building a Professional Women’s Football Club
The idea begins with a clear ambition to establish a professional women’s football club representing Peyia, Akamas and Paphos.
- 02
Building the Foundations
Creating the Structure
Work begins behind the scenes to establish the club’s professional structure, management team and playing squad.
- 03
Building the Team
Bringing Players Together
A competitive squad begins to take shape, bringing together players from Cyprus and international backgrounds.
- 04
Leadership
James Thomas Appointed Head Coach
Experienced coach James Thomas joins the club, bringing more than 20 years of experience across professional club football, international management and elite player development.
- 05
The Launch
A New Era Begins
Peyia-Akamas Ladies FC officially launches and prepares to take its place in the Cyprus Women’s First Division.
Building the team
Building the Squad
A professional club starts with its players.
Peyia-Akamas Ladies FC has assembled a diverse squad bringing together players from Cyprus and international backgrounds.
Each player brings her own experience, character and footballing journey, while sharing a commitment to representing the club and competing at the highest level.
The squad will continue to evolve as the club develops.
Leadership from day one
Setting Professional Standards
From the beginning, Peyia-Akamas Ladies FC has placed professionalism at the heart of its approach.
The appointment of James Thomas as Head Coach reflects that commitment.
With more than two decades of experience across professional club football, international management and elite academy development, Thomas brings extensive knowledge of the women’s game to the club.
His experience includes international management with Trinidad & Tobago, coaching roles with the Wales Women’s National Teams and senior positions with Bristol City Women and Newcastle United Women.
His appointment represents an important step in establishing the standards and culture the club wants to build from day one.
Meet Our Management →“This is a club with real ambition, and I’m looking forward to building an environment where every player and member of staff can be genuinely proud of what we achieve together.”
More than matches
More Than a Football Team
The ambitions of Peyia-Akamas Ladies FC extend beyond the immediate season.
The club wants to become a recognised centre for women’s football in the region — creating opportunities for players to develop, compete and proudly represent their communities.
We want young female footballers to see a genuine pathway within the game.
We want supporters to feel connected to their club.
And we want Peyia, Akamas and Paphos to be represented with pride.
Our community
Proudly Representing Our Community
Peyia-Akamas Ladies FC is rooted in the communities it represents.
Our identity brings together Peyia, the Municipality of Akamas and the wider Paphos district.
As the club grows, we want to build meaningful connections with supporters, families, local organisations and the next generation of footballers.
Our success will not only be measured by what happens on the pitch, but also by the impact we make within our community.
Looking to the future
Building for the Future
The launch is only the beginning.
Peyia-Akamas Ladies FC is being built with a long-term vision to create a competitive and sustainable professional women’s football club.
- New players
- New matches
- New supporters
- New partnerships
- New challenges
- New opportunities
As the club develops, our story will continue to be written by the people who wear the badge, work behind the scenes and support us from the stands.
Our journey
The Journey Starts Now
A new club.
A new team.
A new chapter for women’s football in the region.
Peyia-Akamas Ladies FC is ready to begin its journey in the Cyprus Women’s First Division. We invite you to be part of it.
A club built from scratch
Peyia-Akamas Ladies FC was founded in 2026 with a simple aim: to give women and girls in the area a serious place to play.
Welcome to the New Era
Peyia-Akamas Ladies FC is proud to represent Peyia.
Proud to represent Akamas.
Proud to represent Paphos.
And proud to be part of the future of women’s football in Cyprus.