Enyimba FC,
Wikki Tourists, Warri Wolves, Rivers United are through to the Quarter finals of
this year Federation Cup after winning their round of 16 matches
today.
Enyimba
qualified to the last 8 after they eliminated El Kanemi 3-1 on penalties after
fulltime scores stood at 1-1.
Striker
Peter Onyekachi shot Enyimba in front after nine minutes through a sublime
header off a Chima Akas cross, before El Kanemi drew level 22 minutes later
courtesy of Chinedu Ohanachom after a blunder by skipper Chinedu Udoji.
They will
now clash with J. Atete for a place in the quarterfinals of the cup
competition.
In the same
vein, league leaders, Wikki Tourists of Bauchi edged out Plateau United 1-0 to
progress to the next round of the competition. Godwin Obaje first half goal was
all the coach Abdul Maikaba-tutored side needed to secure the victory.
In Makurdi,
Warri Wolves defeated Prime FC of Osogbo 6-5 on penalties after full time ended
1-1. Ikenna Ibezim missed his kick for Omoluabi Giants.
At the Abubakar
Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi, Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan were
knocked out after losing 3-2 on penalties to Rivers United.
Nasarawa
United confirmed their superiority over Dynamites Forces as they won by 1-0 to
move to the next stage.
FC Ifeanyi
Ubah thrashed Katsina United 2-0 to book their place in the next stage of the
tournament.
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