Two top teams in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) have reached the President Federation Cup semi finals today after the duo in Kano Pillars, Abia Warriors bullied their ways past the round 16 games which took place today, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Sunshine Stars fell to a resilient Kano Pillars side, going headlong against each other in one of the quarter-final duels scheduled for the Federal Capital, Abuja on Wednesday at the Area 3 Stadium.
Abia Warriors were up against giant-killers Sokoto United at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project field inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium Complex. Sokoto United eliminated two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba FC in the Round of 16 but have now been eliminated themselves.
MEN’S QUARTER-FINAL RESULTS
EFCC FC (FCT) 0-0 Kebbi United (Kebbi) – Kebbi United win 4-3 on penalties
El-Kanemi Warriors (Borno) 2-1 Inter Lagos (Lagos)
Abia Warriors (Abia) 1-1 Sokoto United (Sokoto) – Abia Warriors win 5-4 on penalties
Sunshine Stars (Ondo) 1-1 Kano Pillars (Kano) – Kano Pillars win 5-3 on penalties
MEN’S SEMI-FINAL PAIRINGS
Kebbi United (Kebbi) Vs El-Kanemi Warriors (Borno) – 19/06/24
Abia Warriors (Abia) Vs Kano Pillars (Kano) – 19/06/24
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola