Omonoia has prepared a detailed plan for the reconstruction of the CFA. This plan outlines a two-year timetable involving structural changes across various areas, with the final phase including the creation of a League. The ultimate goal is to transfer key functions from the CFA to the League with full transparency. The club has shared the proposal with other clubs for their review. Omonoia’s plan is essentially a foundation on which a unified framework can be built by all clubs—a roadmap that can lead the CFA into a new era. Below is a detailed breakdown of Omonoia’s proposal: Governance, Transparency & Restructuring Plan for the CFA Transparency & Real-Time Oversight The CFA will implement a new model of accountability, participation, and continuous information-sharing, allowing clubs, board members, and committees to maintain a constant overview of CFA activities. Key measures include: Monthly online board meetings (every first Tuesday via Teams or Zoom) where: Actions from the previous month are reported Plans for the upcoming month are outlined Clubs can submit suggestions, warnings, or questions Every third meeting (quarterly) will be hybrid or in-person and will include: A quarterly review Deliverables progress Corrective interventions Agenda setting for the next quarter Quarterly Extraordinary General Assembly with club presidents to: Present a full overview of the CFA Address problems, proposals, and regulation updates Share financial data, referee evaluations, new procedures, and disciplinary reports Permanent club involvement in subcommittees (refereeing, development, finance, infrastructure) to ensure oversight by those with real interest and experience Two-Year Timeline for CFA Restructuring & League Creation Months 1–6: Foundation Phase Month 1 New President assumes duties Reform Committee formed with club participation Kickoff Teams meeting to set governance structure Begin internal audit of all CFA procedures Months 1–2 Appoint external auditor (ISO-type or equivalent) Begin evaluation of CFA admin, technical, and refereeing personnel Establish and publish recruitment and tender procedures Transparent process for appointing a new Head of Refereeing, with club involvement Month 2 Launch of online dashboard with fines, referee evaluations, and disciplinary rulings Transparency form for Executive Committee members Begin publishing budget, expenses, and financial reports Month 3 Circulation of detailed board meeting minutes to clubs Begin legal review for amendments to statutes (e.g., term limits, dismissals, remuneration) Month 4 Complete operational mapping of CFA functions Submit new internal regulations and governance manual for approval Month 5 Launch of Support Committee for financially struggling clubs Announce new revenue distribution model based on team standings (First to Third Division) Month 6 First quarterly in-person board review Emergency General Assembly to present completed actions Set deliverables for the next quarter Months 7–12: Structural Stabilisation & League Preparation Month 7 Finalise institutional changes and internal regulations Create a Referee Evaluation Department with disciplinary and reward mechanisms and an annual register Month 8 Publish all financial data in an annual report Oversee external ISO audit (Report 1) Months 9–10 Approve statutory changes via General Assembly Begin public consultation and preparation for League formation Draft League statutes and appoint founding team Month 11 Staff review and plan for a second evaluation round Website upgrade with all operations and financial transparency Month 12 2nd Board Quarterly Review & General Assembly Approve budget for League creation as a legal entity (NGO or not-for-profit) Months 13–24: CFA Maturation & League Establishment Months 13–15 Official formation of League by clubs (legal, institutional, operational) First League board elections League assumes control of commercial, media, and marketing operations Month 16 CFA and League operate in parallel with transitional committee Clear division of responsibilities: CFA: National teams, amateur football, refereeing (initially) League: Professional football governance Month 18 3rd quarterly review, club feedback incorporated Launch of League’s first commercial strategy (branding, tickets, app, VAR) Months 19–24 League operates at full capacity with UEFA/FIFA recognition Annual General Assembly: CFA-League performance review and future strategy Process updates and second ISO audit (Audit 2) Strategic Transition Plan: From CFA to the New Clubs’ League Core Principle: The League as the Engine of Growth The CFA will transform into a regulatory body while the League—governed by the clubs—will become the driving force of professional football in Cyprus. Stage 1 – Foundational Phase (0–6 months) Goal: Legal and functional independence of the League A League Founding Committee formed with representatives from all clubs Draft statutes, internal regulations, and organisational structure Registered as a legal entity (e.g. non-profit or public interest organisation) First League board elections held, with every club having a vote Initial League functions defined: competitions, media rights, marketing, governance Stage 2 – Gradual Transfer of Powers (6–18 months) Goal: Transparent transition of functions from CFA to League The League assumes: First Division organisation Management of TV and commercial rights Club licensing Sponsorship and brand development Fan engagement strategy The CFA retains: Regulatory oversight Refereeing (initially) National teams Judicial committees (initially) Joint CFA–League committees created to ensure a smooth transition Stage 3 – Full Implementation (18–36 months) Goal: The League becomes the full operational body for professional football The League fully takes over: All professional competitions Refereeing through an independent evaluation unit Stadium management, VAR systems, commercial networks Digital ecosystem: apps, ticketing, fan loyalty programs Clubs define: Revenue distribution (TV, sponsors) Competition formats Licensing and evaluation criteria The CFA becomes a supervisory body with reduced responsibilities Governance & Participation – 36-Month Framework Monthly: Digital League board meetings with clubs—updates, suggestions, transparency Quarterly: In-person club presidents’ meetings Presentation of quarterly reports Agenda-setting for the next term Annually: League General Assembly for strategic decisions, policy changes, and commercial reviews Core Principles of the New League Transparency is the rule, not the exception Clubs own and manage the product Refereeing evaluations and discipline are independent and public Every president has an equal say and vote The League is a tool for development, commercial growth, and international presence Post navigation Panicos Krystallis: A Legend of Cypriot Football Passes Away at 87 Cyprus Football Weekly Round-Up -11th June 2025