Luanda: 1º de Agosto and Interclube senior men's handball teams are set to face off on Friday at 5:30 pm at the Cidadela Pavilion in the highly anticipated final of the 26th edition of the Angola Handball Cup.

According to Angola Press News Agency, this clash comes just two days after the two teams met in the final of the 47th National Championship, where 1º de Agosto emerged victorious with a 22-20 win. The teams are evenly matched, often seeing their games decided by small margins and intense final moments.

1º de Agosto, led by coach Filipe Cruz, enters the final with boosted morale following their recent triumph. The team carries valuable experience into this decisive match, having demonstrated their capability in high-stakes games.

On the other hand, Interclube, coached by Jos© Pereira 'Kid³', is determined to clinch a victory and conclude their season with a trophy. Their journey to the final saw them overpower Sporting do Bi© with significant wins, scoring 50-13 and 50-11 in the semi-finals.

In their previous encounter in the Angola Cup final of 2025, 1º de Agosto bested Interclube with a 22-17 scoreline, adding an extra layer of anticipation to this year's showdown.