FA Cup: Defending champions Bendel Insurance, Plateau United, Lobi Stars, Doma United crash out

Bendel Insurance who won the title in 2023 have been knocked out of the competition by Nigeria National League side, Wikki Tourist in the round of 32, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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The Benin Arsenals lost 2-0 to Wikki Tourist at the Area 3 Field, Abuja on Wednesday after second half goal by Damala and Owolabi.

After a goalless affair in the first half, Damala on 69 minute and Owolabi after 2 minutes of additional time secured victory for the Bauchi side to see them progress to the next round.

Goals from Christian Pyagbara on 6 minute and Adams Agba on 74 minute ensured Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan triumphed over Lobi Stars of Makurdi at the Awka City Stadium,Awka.

At Ahmadu Bello Tafawa Stadium, Bauchi, Kano Pillars edged Doma United 1-0 courtesy of a goal by club legend Rabiu Ali on 88 minute.

An equaliser at the dead of the tie by Opeoluwa Olufemi saw Sunshine Stars take match against Plateau United to penalties before beating the Peace Boys 3-2 to progress to the next round.

President Federation Cup Round 32 Results

FC ONE Rocket 0-1 Enyimba

Shooting Stars 2-0 Lobi Stars

Sunshine Stars 1-1 (4-3) Plateau United

Hammola 0-0 (1-4) Inter Lagos

EFCC 0-0 (4-3) Edel FC

Katsina United 1-0 Bayelsa United

Warri Wolves 0-1 Kwara United

Nasarawa United 0-1 Sokoto United

Doma United 0-1 Kano Pillars

Wikki Tourists 2-0 Bendel Insurance

Abia Warriors 1-0 Sporting Supreme

Rivers United 1-0 Niger Tornadoes

El-kanemi Warriors 3-0 Gombe United (W/O)

Thursday

Akwa United vs Zamfara United Feeders

Ikorodu City vs Coal City

ABS FC vs Kebbi United

By Uche Dozie