Today, NPFL champions Enyimba, Shooting Stars and Akwa United were sent packing from this year’s President Federation Cup by lower league clubs.
That’s a wrap for the Round of 16 of the President Federation cup.
— NPFL News 🇳🇬 (@NPFL_News) May 29, 2024
▫️3 NPFL teams secure qualification to the Quarterfinals.#Fedcup24 pic.twitter.com/KopleLThYU
Second-tier club Sokoto United eliminated Enyimba in a Round of 16 clash, while Kebbi United saw off Akwa United 1-0 to qualify for the quarterfinal of the cup competition.
Shooting Stars run in the cup also ended today when they were beaten 1-0 another lower league club El Kanemi Warriors.
Sunshine Stars outscored Rivers United 1-0 thanks to an early goal by Lucky Nwafor to advance to the last-eight.
Kano Pillars won the Northwest Derby against fellow NPFL club Katsina United 8-7 on penalties after fulltime scores stood at 1-1.
Other quarter-finalists are Inter Lagos, Abia Warriors and EFCC Abuja.
The winners of the Federation Cup will represent Nigeria in the CAF Confederation Cup.
