Today, Abakaliki FC continued their giant-killing run in the Federation Cup after they outscored Nasarawa United in a penalty shootout, while Ikorodu City and Kwara United reached the semifnals of the cup competition for the first time in their history
The fourth semifinalists are Enugu Rangers.
Abakaliki FC, who ousted Enyimba in the Round of 16, booted another NPFL side Nasarawa United 5-4 on penalties after fulltime scores stood at 1-1.
Garba Abubakar put Nasarawa ahead in the 43rd minute, but NNL outfit Abakaliki drew level on 50 minutes from the penalty spot.
There were no goals thereafter and the stalemate had to be decided via a penalty shootout.
At the Bwari Stadium new Abuja, Ikorodu City also made history when they pipped NNL side Wikki Tourists 1-0 to reach the last four.
The two all-NPFL quarterfinals, Akwa United vs Kwara United and Plateau United vs Enugu Rangers, were closely fought.
After 2-2 at full time, Kwara United advanced to the last four 5-3 on penalties, while Rangers stopped Plateau 1-0 in Abuja.
