Sabbianco Anorthosis eliminated from EHF European Cup by AEK Athens

Sabbianco Anorthosis has concluded its European campaign after losing to AEK Athens in the second leg of the second round of the 2026-27 EHF European Cup. The match took place on October 25, 2026, at the Kition Athletic Center in Larnaca, ending in a 28-23 victory for the Greek side.

The outcome was decided by the aggregate score, as Anorthosis had already suffered a significant 37-21 defeat in the first leg held in Athens. During the home leg in Larnaca, the team from Famagusta trailed 15-8 by halftime and was unable to overturn the deficit despite their efforts in the second half.

This match marked the final appearance of the six Cypriot teams representing the nation in European handball competitions for the 2026-2027 season. Other participants included Parnassos and Omonia 29M in the men's category, alongside E.N. Athienou, APOEL KN Agias Trimithias, and Mavrommatis Agiou Pavlou in the women's category.