Heartland, Kano Pillars knocked out of Federation Cup

Defending Federation Cup champions Heartland were knocked out of the tournament by Akwa United in a quarter final match on Wednesday. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time but the back-to-back winners of the competition were edged out via penalties 5-4.

Nigeria Premier League defending champions Kano Pillars were also trounced 3-0 by Warri Wolves at the Kwara Sports Stadium in Ilorin.

Former African champions Enyimba picked a semi final ticket by defeating Nasarawa United 1-0 in Abeokuta.

The fourth team to pick a semi final ticket was Lobi Stars who defeated Akwa Starlets 2-1 in Enugu.

Results

Nasarawa United 0-1 Enyimba

Warri Wolves 3-0 Kano Pillars

Akwa Starlets 1-2 Lobi Stars

Heartland 1-1 Akwa United (Akwa United win 4-5 after penalties) 

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