The stage is set for an electrifying finale in the 2025 Eastern Football Association (EFA) tournament as defending champions Malabar Youngstars FC and Athletic United FC prepare to clash on November 16 at the Phase 2 La Horquetta recreation grounds. The two teams secured their spots in the championship match following contrasting semifinal victories on November 9. Athletic United edged past FC Maloney with a narrow 1-0 win, courtesy of Terron Miller’s decisive 27th-minute strike. Meanwhile, Malabar Youngstars delivered a dominant performance, cruising to a 3-0 victory over CPC Athletic International Academy. Ronaldo Boyce opened the scoring in the 37th minute, followed by an own goal from CPC’s Khaden Caraby in the 61st minute. Substitute Shandon Llanos sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal. Malabar aims to secure back-to-back EFA titles after their 2-1 triumph over CG Poseidon last year, while Athletic United will look to thwart their ambitions. Earlier in the day, CPC Athletic International Academy and FC Maloney will compete in the third-place playoff for a $5,000 prize, with the tournament winners and runners-up set to receive $15,000 and $10,000, respectively.