Nigeria National League side, Sokoto United have defeated Nigeria Premier Football League reigning champions, Enyimba to progress to the quarter finals of the President Federation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Caliphate Boys piped the People's Elephant 1-0 at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch, Abuja in the round of 16 on Wednesday.
In a game characterized by so many misses including two missed penalties, the NPFL giants fell to the first half goal scored by Attahiru Yahaya Yahaya.
An early dominance saw string of attempts for Enyimba by Eze Ekwutoziam, Izuogu Chibueze, Joseph Atule all bringing the host’s goalie to action on 15 minute.
However, it was the Northerners who scored 5 minute later following Attahiru Yahaya Yahaya'a goal.
After 35 minutes, Enyimba got a penalty after Chidiebere Nnachi was fouled, but goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke stepped and missed the chance.
Enyimba resumed the second half pushing for the equaliser, but the NPFL missed several chances including a 53 minute by Joseph Atule which was saved by the goalkeeper.
The Aba boys tried to get the ball into the net, but all to no avail as the score ended in an upset.
Sokoto United play another Abia State side, Abia Warriors in the quarter final.
Uche Dozie