By Lexi Elo
BJ Foundation and Niger Tornadoes’ Feeders forced their ways into the last eight alongside, FC IfeanyiUbah, Nasarawa United, Lobi Stars, Akwa United and El Kanemi Warriors who all defeated their foes to book places in the quarter final.
FC Taraba couldn’t hold their own against FC IfeanyiUbah and they were sensationally eliminated 4-2 in the Round of 16 of the Federation Cup on Wednesday. The cash strapped Jalingo based side were unable to match the firepower of FC IfeanyiUbah who beat them in a one sided affair played in Abuja.
At the Oshogbo Township Stadium, Nasarawa United halted the progression of Abia Warriors after goals of Esosa Igbinoba and Yaro Bature in the 46th and 60th minutes put them in a commanding two goal lead before Chisom Chikatara reduced the deficit for the Umuahia based outfit in the 90th minute.
Plateau United’s players put every foot wrong in their game with El Kanemi Warriors in Minna and they were piped 1-0 by the ambitious Maiduguri side.
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Akwa United and Lobi Stars made it to the quarter final after they eliminated Prime FC and Remo Stars respectively.
The Promise Keepers’ Anekpeno Udoh bagged the winning goal for his side in the 85th minute of the tension soaked affairs at the Oleh Township Stadium to put end the ambition of Prime FC in the competition after a close win.
Lobi Stars also overcame giant killers; Remo Stars on penalties at the Rojenny Stadium, Oba after the regulation time had ended 1-1 apiece.
Remo Stars shot into the lead in the first half before Lobi managed to stretch the ball to penalties after Farouk Umar found the back of the net for the Pride of Benue. The Makurdi side eventually dusted the Daniel Ogunmodede inspired Remo 5-4 on penalties.
ROUND OF 16 RESULTS
BJ Foundation 3-2 Heartland
Nasarawa United 2-1 Abia Warriors
Lobi Stars 1-1 Remo Stars (Remo out on penalties)
El Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Plateau United
Dolphins 1-1 Tornadoes Feeders (Dolphins out on penalties)
Akwa United 1-0 Prime FC
FC Taraba 2-4 FC Ifeanyi Ubah