Akwa, Wikki, Nasarawa, Katsina, Delta Force too
Major upsets were recorded in the ongoing 2019 AITEO Cup as Nigeria
Professional Football League (NPFL) current champion, Enyimba; AITEO
Cup defending champion and former NPFL champion Enugu Rangers;
Sunshine Stars, Akwa United, Delta Force, Nasarawa United and Wikki
Tourists were all knocked out in today’s round of 32 fixtures.
The Lagos State FA Cup champions, Smart City FC defeated two-time CAF
Champions League winner, Enyimba 3-2 at the Uniben Sports Complex.
In Port Harcourt, NLO side Cynosure eliminated another NPFL side Delta
Force 11-10 on penalties with former Super Eagles goalie Chigozie
Agbim missed the crucial 11th penalty. The game ended goalless after
full time.
A solitary strike from Solomon Yakubu solitary strike in the five
minute of the game sent Aklosendi International FC into the round of
sixteen at the expense of Nasarawa United in Makurdi.
Goals from Kehinde Adedipe and Bright Onyedikachi gave Rivers United a
2-0 victory over Akwa United in Enugu.
