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Reigning champions Akwa United knocked out on penalties by Rangers

Rangers vs Akwa United
Rangers vs Akwa United
Akwa United will play no further part in the 2018 Aiteo Cup after losing on penalties to Rangers Interntional.
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Reigning champions

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AITEO Cup 2018 quarterfinal results

Rangers finished top of their group at the Sani Abacha stadium, Kano while Akwa United finished runners-up at the refurbished Enyimba international stadium, Aba.

The quarterfinal fixture ended 1-1 at the end of regulation time, Akwa United took the lead through Michael Ibe in the fourth minute through a well taken free kick.

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Rangers vs Akwa United
Rangers vs Akwa United

The game played in Kano, however, had a twist as Rangers’ captain Okey Odita brought his side back into the game 20 minutes before the end as they held on till the 90th minute.

The game went to penalties with the Flying Antelopes emerging victorious in the quarterfinal.

Katsina United beat Kwara United

In another quarterfinal fixture, Katsina United beat Kwara United to progress to the semifinal.

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Akwa United
Akwa United

The game played at the Agege Stadium ended in a 3-1 win over for Katsina United.

Destiny Ashadi put Katsina United in front in the 21st minute when put through by Martins Usule.

Tasiu Lawal added to the advantage just before the halftime break, Segun Alebiosu scored for Kwara but Katsina put the game past their opponents when Joshua Agboola scored the last goal of the game in the 90th minute.

Akwa United win 2017 Aiteo Cup title
Akwa United win 2017 Aiteo Cup title
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Nasarawa United beat El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0

Nasarawa United beat El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 on Thursday at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba to book a place in the semifinal of the Aiteo Cup.

The only goal of the game was scored by Balogun very late in the game but was enough to see them progress.

Kano Pillars beat Enyimba 4-2

Kano Pillars beat Enyimba International of Aba 4-2 in their quarterfinal fixture played on Sunday, October  7.

Enyimba
Enyimba

While Enyimba could not bounce back from as they were beaten by a two goal margin at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe.

Rabiu Ali, Chris Madaki, Ifeanyi Nweke and Nwagua Nyima scored for Kano Pillars while Chukwudi Stephen and Adetunji Sunday scored for Enyimba.

AITEO Cup 2018 Semi -Final Matches

Kano Pillars Vs Katsina United - Lagos

Rangers International Vs Nasarawa United - Kano

AITEO Cup 2018 Semi -Final Matches (Women)

Ibom Angels Vs Edo Queens – Owerri

Rivers Angels Vs Bayelsa – Enugu (Friday, 12/10)

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