Federation Cup defending champions Bendel Insurance FC of Benin Wednesday evening begin the defence of their title on winning note by defeating Stormers SC of Ogun state by a lone goal at Area 3 Football Pitch, Abuja.
The Edo Arsenal led by Coach Monday Odigie by this victory has zoomed into the Round of 32 of the Men’s Federation Cup.
In Owerri, former champions Akwa United also were victorious over Cynosure of Ebonyi by winning with another lone goal victory.
FC One Rockets representing Akwa ibom state walloped Eburuaja by 5-0 while it was another goal galore as Lobi Stars hammers Delta Minria by 6-1.
Osun United lost on penalties to EFCC of Abuja 3-4 after regulation time with scores at 1-1. Coal City walloped Ekiti United by 3-0. Nasarawa United were also victorious over Bako in Kaduna.
