Santos Sports Academy have been crowned champions of the Invincible Cup 2026 after defeating Winning Star 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw in the final.
The championship decider, organised by IFOtotheWorld in conjunction with TopChoice Semiaq Royal Hotel & Suites, delivered a tense and closely contested encounter as both teams struggled to find the breakthrough during regulation time.
Sports247 reports that after 90 minutes of competitive action, the score remained Santos SA 0-0 Winning Star, forcing the final to be decided from the penalty spot.
Santos SA demonstrated greater composure when it mattered most, converting all four of their penalties. Winning Star, meanwhile, converted their first two attempts before missing their next two, allowing Santos Sports Academy to secure a 4-2 shootout victory.
The triumph marked a memorable conclusion to Santos SA’s campaign and earned them the coveted Invincible Cup trophy.
The final was the culmination of a competition designed to provide a platform for grassroots football clubs to compete, develop their players and showcase emerging talent. The partnership between IFOtotheWorld and TopChoice Semiaq Royal Hotel & Suites also highlighted the growing support for grassroots sports and youth development within the community.
Santos SA’s ability to maintain their composure under pressure ultimately proved decisive, with their perfect conversion rate from four attempts giving them the edge in the championship showdown.
For Winning Star, the defeat represented a disappointing end to an impressive run, having pushed Santos SA all the way to the final and remained competitive throughout the encounter.
The Invincible Cup 2026 concluded with Santos Sports Academy lifting the trophy after a dramatic penalty shootout, providing a fitting finale to a tournament that celebrated competition, teamwork and grassroots football.
