2014–15 Anorthosis Famagusta F.C. season announced the year loan of Latvia national footballer Valērijs Šabala from Club Brugge. On 28 Augusta, Anorthosis announced the 2-year contract with Sweden national footballer Markus Holgersson from Helsingborgs IF. On 1 September, Anorthosis announced the year loan of Belgium national goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski from Anderlecht. Cyprus Football Association postponed the first matchweek game between APOEL Nicosia and Anorthosis Famagusta, because of APOEL's matches for the UEFA Champions League against Aalborg BK, after the consent of Anorthosis and APOEL. On 1 September, Anorthosis faced Omonia Nicosia in GSP Stadium. Anorthosis lost their first game in this years league 3-2. Anorthosis
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