FC Nwosu, Agali FC, three others secure quarterfinal berths in Ex Internationals Cup

 

FC Nwosu are through to the quarter-final of the Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup after dramatically edging FC Amoo 10-9 on penalties.

The star studded FC Nwosu got their goals from Namory Keita and Ishola Olaitan, while FC Amoo netted thanks to Mubarak Mustapha's brace. It meant the game was 3-3 on aggregate.

Goalkeeper Samuel Oriola was the hero in the shootout.

FC Dosu 0-2 FC Agali

FC Agali stunned FC Dosu 2-0 to march on against all odds. The tricky pairing ended 4-3 on aggregate.

Victor Agali's wards cruised to the win courtesy of brace from Aliyu Hassan. 

FC Oloyede 0-0 FC Agbai 

FC Agbai progressed to the next round after drawing 0-0 against FC Oloyode. It was a 3-0 aggregate win for the former.

FC Dominic 0-0 FC Ugbade

FC Dominic and FC Ugbade played a goalless draw but the latter surged ahead 1-0 on aggregate.

Quarter-Final Pairings

FC Agali vs FC Ayila/FC Obafemi 

FC Ekpo vs FC Udeze/FC Okpara 

FC Agbai vs FC Ipaye/FC Ikpeba 

FC Nwosu vs FC Ugbade 

All the matches are billed for Tuesday 25th June. The games will hold at Mobolaji Johnson Arena and Legacy Pitch.

The Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup, is proudly supported by leading gaming company, Bet9ja. 

Other partners are Owu, a foremost sportswear company in Nigeria, Brila FM, Mavlon FC, Mr. Olusola Akinlade, Liigi League, Olafiranye Sports Foundation and Mr. Mahmud Dawodu.

Ipaye beats Babington 8-7 on penalties, reaches Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup round of 16

 

FC Ipaye beat FC Babington 8-7 in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the round 16 of the Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup.

10-man FC Babington looked to be on course for victory courtesy of Oyedokun Tosin's early opener, but Gabriel Adewara rescued on the hour before FC Ipaye triumphed in the shootout.

Babington were ahead after just 12 minutes, though, as FC Ipaye failed to adequately clear their lines, allowing Oyedokun to open the scoring.

Lucky Odia was the next to come close for the visitors, but chances were at a premium throughout the first half and the game went into the break at 0-1.

Ipaye struggled to conjure up many clear chances, but they almost levelled things up with just over 10 minutes into the second half.

 

There was nothing goalkeeper Damilare Aina could do when the equaliser eventually came, though, with Adewara converting from a free kick in the 60th minute of action.

In the 75th minute, Austin Harrison of FC Babington was sent off for illegally thwarting a goal bound move.

In response, FC Ipaye increased the pressure further but despite a glut of openings, they lacked a cutting edge and tiring FC Babington did just enough to force penalties.

During the thrilling shootout, FC Ipaye won 8-7 and crossed over to the next phase of the tournament.

In the day's other game, FC Enegwae pipped hardfighting FC Ekpo 1-0. 

FC Enagwae played much better and had opportunities. They were rewarded with the winner thanks to Morris Ali.

Mavlon FC, Brila FM, Olafiranye Sports Foundation and Mr. Mahmud Dawodu are partners of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) organized tournament.

Others are Bet9ja, Mr. Olusola Akinlade and LiiGi League.

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