The Cyprus national football squad have joined the Movember movement whose aim is to raise awareness about prostate cancer. The Cypriot players are responding to a call by the Cyprus Football Association and are delighted to give their wholesome support to an incredibly vital cause. By this very generous initiative, they are helping to enlighten others about the disease which affects a large percentage of the male population.
Movember — a portmanteau of moustache and November; also known as No-Shave November — is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches and beards during the month of November to raise awareness of various cancers, such as prostate.
The Cypriot players sported a fake moustache…
The Cyprus team took part during the training session ahead of the Gibraltar game, their last 2018 World Cup qualifying match this year.
The players sported a fake moustache, conscious how important it was to show their supporting in this island-wide concept, being backed by the official sponsors KEO.
To top it all, Cyprus beating Gibraltar 3-1 only a few days later, a win to earn them their first three points in Group H qualifying.
The Cypriot players Konstantinos Laidis, Pieros Sotiriou and Valentinos Sielis all scored a goal; well done to the boys for the football and setting above all, a very fine example. To helping absolutely the very worthy cause behind Movember campaign throughout the month of November.
