There were shocks, drama as well as thrilling action as State FA Cup finals were staged across the country at the weekend.
NPFL clubs Enyimba and Shooting Stars were beaten in their respective finals, while newly crowned winners included Kogi Central FC, Green Beret and Ikukouma FC.
Shooting Stars were shocked on penalties by Ilaji FC after both teams played out 3-3 draw in te Oyo State final, while in Ondo State, Sunshine Stars lived up to the expectation whenas they defeated Adimimigo 2-0 to claim the trophy.
In Lagos, Ikorodu City retained the cup after they shot past fellow NNL side Inter Lagos, 2-0.
Osun United piped Hammola FC 1-0 to win the cup competition in Osun State as Beyond Limits edged the Ogun State final 3-2 against Stormers SC.
Kwara United were 2-1 winners over ABS FC in Kwara State,.Lobi Stars stopped Flight FC 2-1 in Benue and FC Basira shaded it 5-4 on penalties against Nasarawa United in the Nasarawa State final.
Niger Tornadoes beat their feeders’ team 1-0, Plateau United outscored local rivals Mighty Jets 4-1 on penalties, while.in Kogi State, Kogi Central FC walloped FC Bako 4-1.
EFCC FC were the winners in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) after they got the better of Sporting Supreme on penalties.
Katsina United were 2-1 winners over Junior Dan’buran, Pro Line FC fell to Kano Pillars and in Kaduna, Green Beret got the better of Simoiben 2-0.
In Sokoto State, Jedo Academy were walloped 3-0 by Sokoto United to lose out on the FA Cup in Sokoto and Zamfara United only got past their feeders’ team 3-1 on penalties.
In an all-Premier League affair in Gombe, Doma United were deadlocked for all 90 minutes before struggling Gombe United later got the upper hand on penalties 3-0 with Doma not converting at all.
Wikki Tourists conquered Bauchi after they defeated Warinje by a lone goal to lift the Bauchi State FA Cup.
From the East, Ikukuoma FC got the better of Fr Eburuaja 2-1 to lift the Cup in Imo State, while Enyimba were held by Abia Warriors 1-1 before they were beaten 4-2 on penalties in the the Abia State FA Cup.
Cynosure FC were at top in Ebonyi State when they beat PCM in the final of the FA Cup 5-3 on penalties after another 1-1 draw at full time.
Solutions FC carried the day in Anambra Sate after a lone goal was enough to condemn Edel FC to beaten finalists.
Bendel Insurance cruised past Ine Star FC 3-1 to claim the trophy in Edo State.
Warri Wolves beat Delta Marines 2-1 in the final of the FA Cup in Delta, while in Cross Rivers, Frank FC held down Rovers FC but could not hold their nerves in the penalty shoot-out as they lost 4-2.
Akwa United were crowned Akwa Ibom cup winners after they beat FC One Rocket 1-0.
By Aboluwade God’s Treasure AGT
