Champions: Nigeria’s Ipalibo and Torreense stun Sporting CP, end 88-year Taça de Portugal jinx

Naijaonpoint_ng | 25-05-2026 11:13am |

SCU Torreense achieved a historic victory by defeating Sporting CP 2-1 after extra time in the final of the Taça de Portugal, held at the Estádio Nacional. Nigerian midfielder Jack Ipalibo played a crucial role in this landmark match, which marked Torreense's first triumph in the competition, ending an 88-year wait for the title. Despite entering the final as significant underdogs against the reigning champions, Torreense's performance has been hailed as one of the most remarkable upsets in Portuguese football history.

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