The road to the 2026 ALFA Cup Grand Final delivered drama, nerves, and unforgettable moments on Saturday night, as four determined teams battled for a place in the tournament’s ultimate showdown.

Palestine Edge Nigeria in Penalty Shootout Thriller

The first semi-final brought together two confident sides — Palestine and Nigeria — each determined to take the decisive step towards glory.

Palestine struck first, asserting early control and forcing Nigeria onto the back foot. But the response came swiftly. Nigeria’s number 9, Marvis Oyanogh, rose to the occasion, converting from a corner to net his fifth goal of the tournament and bring his side level.

The second half unfolded as a tense tactical battle.

Palestine regained the lead and appeared poised to shut the door defensively. Yet Nigeria’s relentless pace proved decisive once again, as they fought back to equalise and push the match into penalties.

What followed was pure theatre.

With both teams converting their first two attempts, the momentum shifted when Palestinian keeper Ziad produced a crucial save on Nigeria’s third kick. Palestine capitalised, converting their next penalties, but Nigeria stayed alive by scoring their fourth and fifth.

The decisive moment rested on the shoulders of Mohamad Feyad.

Calm under immense pressure, Feyad stepped forward for Palestine’s fifth kick — and delivered. His composed finish sent the ball into the net and Palestine into the Grand Final, sparking wild celebrations across the pitch.

Lebanon’s Clinical Finish Sends Cedars to the Final

The second semi-final saw Lebanon face Korea in a tactical and tightly contested encounter.

Lebanon struck first through Jihad, who capitalised on his opportunity with a superbly taken goal to give the Cedars an early advantage.

Korea responded with control rather than urgency, dominating possession through precise passing and stretching the play across the field. Yet Lebanon’s disciplined defence held firm, frustrating every attempt to break through.

The second half became a battle for midfield supremacy. Lebanon worked tirelessly to disrupt Korea’s rhythm, while their opponents grew increasingly anxious in search of a breakthrough.

As time slipped away, Korea pushed forward with everything.

That gamble proved costly.

A perfectly timed break saw Adra burst through from halfway, beat the offside trap, and find himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper. With composure matching Feyad’s earlier heroics, he calmly slotted home Lebanon’s second.

Moments later, the final whistle confirmed it — the Cedars had secured their place in the 2026 ALFA Cup Grand Final.

A Final to Remember Awaits

With Palestine and Lebanon now set to meet in the ultimate showdown, the stage is set for a historic and emotionally charged final.

One last match remains.

One will lift the trophy.