By Akeem Lawal
Major upsets were recorded in the ongoing 2019 AITEO Cup as Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) current champion, Enyimba; AITEO Cup defending champion and former NPFL champion Enugu Rangers; Sunshine Stars, Akwa United, Delta Force, Nasarawa United and Wikki Tourists were all knocked out in today’s round of 32 fixtures.
Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports that Lagos State FA Cup champions, Smart City FC defeated two-time CAF Champions League winner, Enyimba 3-2 at the Uniben Sports Complex.
In Port Harcourt, NLO side Cynosure eliminated another NPFL side Delta Force 11-10 on penalties with former Super Eagles goalie Chigozie Agbim missed the crucial 11th penalty. The game ended goalless after full time.
A solitary strike from Solomon Yakubu solitary strike in the five minute of the game sent Aklosendi International FC into the round of sixteen at the expense of Nasarawa United in Makurdi.
Goals from Kehinde Adedipe and Bright Onyedikachi gave Rivers United a 2-0 victory over Akwa United in Enugu.
AITEO CUP ROUND OF 32 RESULTS:
Smart City 3-2 Enyimba
EFCC 1-0 Sunshine Stars
Aklosendi 1-0 Nasarawa United
Lobi Stars 2-0 Enugu Rangers
Rivers United 3-0 Akwa United
3SC 2-0 Katsina United
Gombe United 0-1 Niger Tornadoes
Ekiti United 2-4 Bendel Insurance
Ambassador 0-1 Warri Wolves FC
Gateway United 0-2 Abia Warriors FC
Crown FC 1-1 Kwara United (4-5 PK)
Wikki Tourist 1-1 Calabar Robers (2-4 PK)
Delta Force 0-0 Cynosure FC (10-11 PK)
El Kanemi vs Port Harcourt City Academy (W/o)
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