Federation Cup: Lobi Stars, Nasarawa Utd, Tornadoes win state finals

.3SC to play Crown FC on June 12

By Taofeek Babalola

Nigeria Professional Football League sides, Lobi Stars FC , Nasarawa United and Niger Tornadoes were all crowned champions of their respective states Aiteo Federation Cup winners in the finals decided on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

League leaders, Lobi Stars defeated Minda FC 3-2 on penalties to emerge winner in Benue state final after both sides played out a goalless draw at the regulation period.

In Lafia, Nasarawa United beat Aklosendi 4-3 on penalties to claim victory over their state rivals following a 2-2 draw at the regulation time.   

In Minna, Niger Tornadoes emerged Niger State Federation Cup Champions after defeating Tornadoes Feeder 1-0 in the football men's final at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium, Minna on Sunday.

Yahya Yusuf’s 14^th minute goal was all Ikoh Allah needed to retain the state title. The two finalists will represent the state in the national competition.

To reach the final stage, Tornadoes Feeder team defeated Oyah Soccer Academy FC of Suleja by a lone goal in the first semi final while Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna beat Chiroman Pawa FC also of Minna by 3-1 in the second semi final which was decided at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium last Friday.

Meanwhile, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan will face Crown FC of Ogbomoso is the Oyo State Federation Cup final on June 12, 2018. The Oluyole Warriors thrashed Pace Setters FC 4 - 0 in the semi final clash over the weekend. The Ibadan warlords worked over Green Berets FC in the quarter final.

Crown FC of Ogbomoso qualified for the final after spanking Saki FC 4-0 in the second semi final.