Bendel Insurance, Enyimba, Rivers Utd cruise to Federation Cup next round
Former champions Bendel Insurance and Enyimba stormed into the next round of the President’s Federation Cup with emphatic victories yesterday. Defending champions Bendel Insurance dominated Dandidi Babes, securing a commanding 5-0 victory, while Enyimba dismantled El-Shama by the same scoreline at the Lafia Township Stadium. Ekene Awazie (brace), Mujeeb Odufeso, and Chidiebere Nnachi (brace) were […]
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Former champions Bendel Insurance and Enyimba stormed into the next round of the President’s Federation Cup with emphatic victories yesterday.
Defending champions Bendel Insurance dominated Dandidi Babes, securing a commanding 5-0 victory, while Enyimba dismantled El-Shama by the same scoreline at the Lafia Township Stadium. Ekene Awazie (brace), Mujeeb Odufeso, and Chidiebere Nnachi (brace) were on target in the one-sided contest.
Elsewhere, Rivers United edged Barau FC 2-1 in Abuja, while 2017 winners Akwa United matched that scoreline against Kebbi United. Sunshine Stars and Lobi Stars also advanced with 2-0 wins over Bako FC and Discovery Talent, respectively.
In other clashes, Wikki Tourists narrowly defeated Edel 1-0, while Beyond Limits, the reigning NNL champions, outclassed Crusaders 4-1 in Benin. Inter Lagos thrashed Harmony FA 5-0, and Crown FC came from behind to demolish NOSMAS FC 7-1, with Hassan Ibitoye bagging a hat-trick. Osun United also edged FWC 2-1.
Katsina United edged past Green Beret 1-0, while FC Basira cruised past Atlantic FA 5-0. Former finalists Nasarawa United secured a 2-0 win over Flight FC, courtesy of goals from Leonard Ugochukwu and Kabir Balogun. Defending champions Elkanemi Warriors survived a scare to beat Simon Ben FC 3-2 in a thrilling encounter.
Meanwhile, Shooting Stars and Bayelsa United progressed without kicking a ball after EFCC and Zamfara United failed to show up for their respective matches.
On Tuesday, Rangers edged Kano Pillars 1-0 in the round’s standout fixture, with Chidozie Okorie’s strike sealing the win in Abuja. Solution FC and Gombe United also booked their places in the next round, defeating Eagle Stars (2-0) and Assemblies of God FC (3-0), respectively.