Kogi 2014 Federation Cup: Okene United edge out KSU, face Kogi Utd Wednesday

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Okene United defeated KSU FC 6-5 in penalty shoot out after played out a 2-2 draw at full time at Confluence Stadium, Lokoja in the opening match of the Kogi State 2014 Federation Cup on Monday.

The Kogi central based club outmuscled their Eastern opponents as they came from behind twice to secure a stalemate at full time, later squezzed through in the penalty shoot out.

The four-goal thrilling clash began when debutantes KSU fired themselves in front, only for Okene United to secure the leveler before half time. Ayingba boys resumed the encounter with plenty physical and character and were rewarded with a goal to regain their lead.

Unfortunately, their hopes to celebration victory at the end was shortlived as the Okene boys who never lost hope found their important equalizer in last minutes of the injury time to force the game for penalty, which they eventually won by 6-5.

However, Okene United after advancing past KSU to the next round have been rewarded with a semi-final clash with defending champions and Nigeria National League side Kogi United on Wednesday April 23rd in the ongoing Kogi state’s 2014 Federation Cup.