North Malé Zone: Bandos secured their place in the Resort League 2026 final after defeating Sangeli 3–2 in a thrilling semi-final encounter.

Bandos took an early lead in the 11th minute of the first half when Hassan Muaan found the net following an assist from Mohamed Ikraam.

Sangeli pushed for an equaliser after the break and finally found the breakthrough in the 34th minute of the second half, with Mail Mohamed making it 1–1.

However, Bandos responded immediately. Just two minutes later, Ahmed Shamaal restored their lead.

Three minutes after that, Ahmed Reehaan extended Bandos' advantage to 3–1, putting his side in a strong position to reach the final.

Sangeli continued to fight until the final whistle and pulled one back in second-half stoppage time. Mohamed Shaufaan scored for Sangeli after an assist from Mail Mohamed, but Bandos held on to secure a 3–2 victory.

Ahmed Shamaal of Bandos was named the Player of the Match.

The victory sends Bandos through to the Resort League 2026 final, while Sangeli's impressive campaign ends in the semi-finals.

The Resort League 2026, hosted by Bandos Maldives, is scheduled from 11 to 28 September 2026, with 15 teams competing across four groups. The top two teams from Groups A, B and C qualify for the knockout stage, with group winners advancing directly to the quarter-finals. In Group D, the second- and third-placed teams play a playoff for the remaining quarter-final spot.