AEL Limassol fans support team ahead of cup semi-final match against Paphos

On April 8, 2026, AEL Limassol hosted Paphos FC in the first leg of the Cypriot Cup semi-finals at the Alphamega Stadium. Leading up to the match, AEL fans gathered at the team's final training session to show their support. Australian businessman and club financial supporter Andrew Budzinski was also present at the training session and the subsequent match, where he was seen with club president Konstantinos Konstantinou. Reports indicated that tickets for the designated fan section were sold out, with an expected attendance of over 6,000 spectators. During the match, an early penalty was awarded against AEL's player Singh, resulting in a 0-1 scoreline at the time of the report. The club views the cup victory as its primary objective for the remainder of the season.