Cypriot volleyball update: AEL reaches women's league final and Deryneia concludes men's play-outs

The Robo Markets AEL women's volleyball team secured a spot in the Allwyn League finals after a 3-2 victory against Apollon in the deciding fifth match of the semifinals. AEL won the first, fourth, and tie-break sets to set up a final series against Olympiada Neapoleos. In the men's Allwyn League, Anagenisi Deryneias defeated APOEL 3-0 on March 16, 2026, finishing the season in 6th place, while APOEL finished 7th. Both teams are now preparing for the Allwyn Cup quarterfinals, where Anagenisi will face Omonia and APOEL will play AE Karava Lambousa. Additionally, Cypriot international player Manolina Konstantinou and referee Andreas Konstantinidis will participate in the second leg of the CEV Challenge Cup final between Panathinaikos and Megabox Vallefoglia in Athens on March 18, 2026. Finally, the women's league ranking matches for positions 5-8 continue with AEK facing Anorthosis and Kouris Erimis playing Nea Salamina.