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Shocker as Sokoto United knock Enyimba out of Fed Cup

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11 months ago

May 30, 2024

Second-tier division club side, Sokoto United have pulled a great shock as they sent the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) defending champions, Enyimba out of the Federation Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win.

The Round of 16 played at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch, Abuja saw Sokoto United fulfilling their plans to bring down the Elephants of Aba with Yahaya Husseini scoring the only goal of the game in the 20th minute as the coach Ejeni Peter led side progressed to the quarterfinals. Enyimba had missed two penalties in the thrilling encounter.

It will be recalled that before the game, the Nigeria National League club had hoped to replicate the impressive display against another NPFL side, Nasarawa United whom they defeated 1-0 in a keenly contested match.

“Ahead of the President Federation Cup Round of 16 clash…We’re stoutly ready for Enyimba!.” Sokoto United wrote on X then.

In the same vein, Kano Pillars won the Northwest Derby as they edged out arch-rivals, Katsina United 8-7 on penalties after the regulation time had ended 1-1.

Other results saw Kebbi United seeing off Akwa United 1-0 to qualify for the quarterfinal of the cup competition, just as Shooting Stars’ run in the cup came to an end when they were beaten 1-0 another lower league club El Kanemi Warriors. Sunshine Stars outscored Rivers United 1-0 thanks to an early goal by Lucky Nwafor to advance to the last eight. Rivers United had missed a penalty 19 minutes from time.

Inter Lagos defeated Ikorodu City 5-4 on penalties after the regulation time also ended 1-1.

Abia Warriors also defeated Kwara United 4-3 on penalties after the regulation time ended 1-1 while EFCC qualified to the quarter-finals after defeating Wikki Tourists 1-0.

Following these results, EFCC FC will battle Kebbi United while El-Kanemi Warriors trade tackles with Inter Lagos.

Abia Warriors will lock horns with Sokoto United (Sokoto) just as Sunshine Stars await Kano Pillars.

The winners of the Federation Cup will represent Nigeria in the CAF Confederation Cup.

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EPL Results: Chelsea Boost UCL Hopes, Arsenal Win Big, Man United Lost

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23 hours ago

April 20, 2025

Austin Ojomah

The English Premier League matchday 33 delivered high drama and significant movements in the table as Chelsea pulled off a last-gasp comeback, Wolves completed a historic double over Manchester United, and Arsenal cruised to a dominant away victory.
Over at Craven Cottage, Fulham suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Chelsea. Enzo Maresca’s side clawed back from a goal down to snatch all three points dramatically.

Chelsea claimed a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon to strengthen their push for UEFA Champions League qualification. Goals from Tyrique George and Pedro Neto in the final 15 minutes turned the tide after Alex Iwobi’s first-half strike had given the hosts the lead.

Chelsea struggled to create clear chances despite dominating possession for large stretches. The Blues lacked composure in the final third, with Pedro Neto seeing a powerful effort blocked by Bernd Leno and Cole Palmer dragging a promising opportunity wide after a clever run into the area.

Alex Iwobi had put Fulham ahead in the 20th minute, but Chelsea responded late. Tyrique George equalized in the 83rd minute before Pedro Neto fired home a stoppage-time winner (90’+3). The victory lifts Chelsea back to fifth, now just two points behind third-placed Newcastle.

At Portman Road, Ipswich Town suffered a humiliating 0-4 defeat at the hands of Arsenal. The Gunners dismantled the Premier League newcomers with a clinical performance.

Leandro Trossard netted twice (14’, 69’), while Gabriel Martinelli (28’) and teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri (88’) also got on the scoresheet. The win keeps Arsenal firmly in the title race and adds to Ipswich’s struggles near the bottom of the table.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Wolves in the Premier League matchday 33. Pablo Sarabia stunned the home crowd with a sublime free-kick in the 77th minute, sealing a second win of the season over United for Wolves.

Note that this is the first time the Midlands club has done the league double over United since the 1979-1980 season. The win puts Wolves level on points with the Red Devils, tightening the race for European spots.

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BREAKING! Arsenal hammer relegation Bound Ipswich 4-0

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24 hours ago

April 20, 2025

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Relegation bound Ipswich was on Sunday hammered 4-0 by Arsenal.

Arsenal from the blast of the whistle meant business when in the 14tth minute through a cross from Bukayo Saka was pulled through by Trossard.

Still in the first half, another pull out by Saka was flipped backward by Trossard to Gabriel Martinelli who netted the second goal in the 29th minute.

Thereafter it was a ding dong affair as Saka missed three major opportunities to increase the tally.

Towards the end of the first half, Ipswich defender, Davis fouled Saka and he was immediately red carded by the referee.

Trossard hits his first brace at the 69th minute when he powered the ball into Ipswich net.

Nwaneri who replaced Saka made it four goals at the 87th minute .