Enugu Rangers, Enyimba Crash Out of Aiteo Cup; Rivers United, Others Progress

By Daily Sports on June 20, 2019

Defending champions Enugu Rangers have been kicked out of this year’s Federation Cup following their 2-0 loss against Lobi Stars on Wednesday at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna.

The Flying Antelopes who produced a stunning display last year to edge Kano Pillars to the title in a thrilling final encounter at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba could not replicate the same this time around and have been stopped in the Round of 32.

Two goals from Lobi striker Michael Stephen did all the damage for coach Gbenga Ogunbote’s team who have now ended their season with no silverware.

Micheal scored a goal in each half of Wednesday’s game to push the Pride of Benue closer to their target of winning the Federation Cup and ultimately secure a continental football ticket.

Coach Evans Ogenyi’s men finished empty-handed at the recent Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super Six in Lagos but if they can go all the way in this Cup competition, they would get the chance to represent Nigeria in the Caf Confederation Cup alongside Rangers.

In some of the other Round of 32 games also played on Wednesday, Akwa United were downed in their game against Rivers United as they were hammered 3-0 by coach Stanley Eguma’s men.

Kehinde Adedipe gave the Pride of Rivers the lead while second-half goals from Bright Onyedikachi and Ossy Martins ended what has been a disappointing finish to what initially looked like a promising season for the Promise Keepers.

There were more heartaches for a host of NPFL teams on Wednesday with the likes of

Sunshine Stars, Nasrawa United, Katsina United, Delta Force and Wikki Tourist all losing to lower league sides in their Round of 32 ties.

NPFL Champions Enyimba also lost to Non-League side Smart City FC 3-2 to crash out of the 2019 Aiteo Cup ( Goal)

•Photo shows Aiteo Cup trophy

Source Daily Sports

Posted June 20, 2019


 

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