President Federation Cup: Enyimba, Rivers United, Bendel Insurance Crash Out

Enyimba crashed out of the President Federation Cup following a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat to Ikorodu City in their Round of 16 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday.

Both teams settled for a 1-1 draw after regulation time.

The People’s Elephant took the lead through
Jacob Jonathan in the 25th minute.

Aderemi Adeoye equalised for Enyimba eight minutes from time.

Ikorodu City scored five of their spot-kicks, with Enyimba managing four.

The Oga Boys will face Barau FC in the quarter-final.

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Barau FC defeated Sunshine Stars U-19 2-1 in their Round of 16 contest.

In a tense contest in Awka, Nasarawa United edged Rivers United 5-3 on penalties to secure qualification.

The keenly contested encounter ended 2-2 in regulation time.

Nasarawa United will be up against Plateau United in the next round.

Paul Magit and Dawa Victor were on target for Plateau United in their 2-1 victory over FC Basira.

Wikki Tourists also progressed into the next round after a 3-1 win over Kada Warriors.

Full Results

Sokoto United 2-0 Adamawa United
Bendel Insurance 3-3 Elkanemi Warriors (PK: 7-8)
Kada Warriors 1-3 Wikki Tourists
Bida Lions 0-1 Flight FC
Rivers United 2-2 Nasarawa United (PK: 3-5)
Plateau United 2-1 FC Basira
Ikorodu City 1-1 Enyimba FC (PK: 5-4)
Sunshine Stars U19 1-2 Barau FC

Quarter-Final Fixtures

Sokoto United Vs Elkanemi Warriors
Wikki Tourists Vs Flight FC
Nasarawa United Vs Plateau United
Ikorodu City Vs Barau FC