Nigeria Federation Cup holders Enyimba and Kano Pillars crashed out of this year’s cup competition after they lost to lower league sides Remo Stars and Plateau United respectively on Wednesday.
Enyimba were eliminated by Nigeria National League (NNL) side Remo stars 3-1 through penalties after the game ended 1-1 at regulation time, while another NNL side, Plateau United knocked out another premier league side Pillars 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 stalemate also.
Paul Ogbonna opened the scoring for Remo Stars, before Ugwu Uwadiegwu equalised for Enyimba 1-1 from free kick after Andrew Abalogwu was fouled.
Remo Stars wasted several scoring chances and could have sealed the game within regulation time.
Plateau United, on the other hand, sent packing another top gun Kano Pillars on penalties after round of 32 game ended 1-1 at regulation time in Kaduna.
Julius Nuhu equalised for Plateau to take the game to 1-1.
The Jos team defeated another premier league side Shooting Stars in the round of 64 of the competition.
Other Results :
Ifeanyi Ubah 2 Bayelsa United 1
Lobi Stars 1 N/Tornadoes 0
Heartland 1 Sharks 0
Rangers 3 Kukuruku 0
Prime 1 J.J Atete 1 (3-2) pen
Remo Stars 1-Enyimba 1 (3-1)pen
Kwara United 2 ABU Workers 2 (5-3)pen
