Nigeria National League side, Abakaliki FC, continued their fairy tale run after beating Nigeria Premier Football League side, Ikorodu City to reach the final of the President Federation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
De Rice Boys defeated the Oga Boys 5-4 on penalties after the regulation ended goalless at the Bwari Township Stadium, Abuja on Wednesday.
Abakaliki FC held their nerves, converting five of their six spot kicks through Emeka Ugwu, Uche, Jude Aleke, and Elochukwu Paschal.
Ikorodu City’s Kelechi Onwe and Marvelous Freedom failed to convert from the spot, sealing the Lagos-based team’s exit from the tournament.
They become the first team from Ebonyi State to reach the final of Nigeria’s oldest football competition — the President's Federation Cup.
Abakaliki FC on their road to the final brought down three NPFL teams such as Nasarawa United, Enyimba FC and Ikorodu City.
They play Kwara United in the final.
Uche Dozie