Organised football was introduced to Cyprus early in the 20th century by the
British. Initially played in the island's schools, it proved hugely popular and a number of clubs were duly formed. As football became established, the clubs were united in agreeing that an official body was needed to regulate the sport. On 23 September 1934, the Cyprus Football Association was founded by the following eight clubs:
AEL Limassol,
Anorthosis Famagusta,
APOEL,
Aris Limassol,
EPA Larnaca,
Olympiakos Nicosia,
Lefkoşa Türk Spor Kulübü and
Trust. After Cyprus Football Association's establishment, football began to be played on an official basis with the CFA
organising various championships for its member clubs. Cyprus Football Association became a member of
FIFA in 1948 and of
UEFA in 1962. In 2007, Cyprus Football Association moved to its new headquarters in Nicosia. The opening ceremony was attended by UEFA president
Michel Platini, and the president of Cyprus,
Tassos Papadopoulos. ==References==