There will be another winner of the Federation Cup after Enyimba eliminated reigning cup winners El Kanemi Warriors, while NNL sides Beyond Limits and Solution FC were giant killers after they sent packing Rivers United and Lobi Stars, respectively.
In Abuja, it was a slim victory for Enyimba as they won 1-0 to dump out 2024 Federations Cup winners El Kanemi Warriors.
It was a huge upset at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, as academy and NNL side Beyond Limits sent NPFL top guns Rivers United out of cup competition.
Less than 20 minutes into the encounter, young prolific striker Mervelle Akinocho scored the opener, after a beautiful ball into the box, and then grabbed his brace early in the second half.
Rivers United tried to mount a comeback after an own goal from Abass, but the young boys proved strong to hold on till the end.
In Aba, Lobi Stars woes continued, as they were dealt a 2-1 defeat in the hands of Solution by virtue of a late penalty conceded by Solomon Kwambe.
Vincent Temitope came back to haunt his former side Sunshine Stars in Kogi, as his lone goat helped Plateau United past the Owena Whales.
Ikorodu City got the better of NNL side Crown FC, in Ijebu Ode through goals from captain Waliu Ojetoye, Salah Yusuf and Ayomide Cole.
In Abuja, it was a goalless 90 minutes of football between Abakaliki FC and Katsina United, but the former would later go through on penalties 3-2.
An Oke Kayode hattrick was the answer for Bendel Insurance to cruise past Adamawa United three nil, and into the Round of 16.
Wikki Tourists also got the better of Rovers United by a lone goal.
It was an easy win for Akwa United, as Mighty Jets Feeders fell 2-0.
Nasarawa United walloped Ijele FC in a five-star performance, while Osun United edged out E-World FC 4-2 on penalties.
The Round of 16 fixtures have also been announced, as Ikorodu City face Beyond Limits, Bendel Insurance face Rangers in an all NPFL affair, and Akwa United face Inter Lagos.
Full Round of 16 fixtures
Enyimba FC (Abia) Vs Abakaliki FC (Ebonyi)
Nasarawa United (Nasarawa) Vs Bayelsa United (Bayelsa)
Warri Wolves (Delta) Vs Wikki Tourists (Bauchi)
Ikorodu City (Lagos) Vs Beyond Limis (Ogun)
Akwa United (Akwa Ibom) Vs Inter Lagos (Lagos)/Jr. Danburan
Solution FC (Anambra) Vs Kwara United (Kwara)
Plateau United (Plateau) Vs Osun United (Osun)
Bendel Insurance (Edo) Vs Enugu Rangers (Enugu)
By Aboluwade God’s Treasure AGT
