President Federation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors, Wikki Tourists, Nasarawa Amazons, Ikorodu City reach semifinals
The quarter-final matches of the President Federation Cup delivered thrilling action as four teams secured their places in the semi-finals.
El-Kanemi Warriors booked their spot in the last four with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sokoto United.
Wikki Tourists needed penalties to overcome Flight FC after both sides battled to a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The Tourists held their nerve in the shootout, winning 4-3.
Nasarawa United advanced with a 2-1 triumph over Plateau United in an intense North-Central derby.
Abubakar Abdullahi and Ada Umar scored for the Lafia based side while Aboh Daniel pulled one back for Plateau United late on.
Ikorodu City also progressed via penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Barau FC. The Lagos-based side edged the shootout 5-4 to seal their semi-final berth.
Quarter-Final Results
Sokoto United 0-1 El-Kanemi Warriors
Wikki Tourists 1-1 Flight FC (Wikki Tourists won 4-3 on penalties)
Nasarawa United 2-1 Plateau United
Ikorodu City 2-2 Barau FC (Ikorodu City won 5-4 on penalties)
Semi-Finalists
El-Kanemi Warriors
Wikki Tourists
Nasarawa United
Ikorodu City
The semi-final lineup is now complete, with the four remaining teams set to battle for a place in the President Federation Cup final.
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