Despite being one man down, the Enyimba International Football Club of Aba went on to hold visitors Warri Wolves at the Enyimba Stadium, to spark mad celebrations amongst fans of the home-side, after a pulsating 94 minutes.
The home side who boast the best away form of the season (five wins and seven draws) reached deep to hold the determined visitors for the duration of the game, after both sides had gone close a number of times but squandered their opportunities.
Daniel Etor received his marching orders after he punched Wolves’ forward Gbolahan Salami in the 5oth minute.
Enyimba last won the trophy five years ago.
Meanwhile, in Jos, Charles Okoro’s 65th minute strike was all Giwa FC needed to overcome a resolute Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan. Thanks to the win, the Elephants of Jos move into third lace, behind Warri Wolves and above Wikki Tourists, having 63 points from 37 games.
Rangers poor run of form continued as Anthony Agbaji and Tony Okpotu put them to the sword as Lobi Stars ran out 2-0 winners in Makurdi.
Despite being relegated, FC Taraba, defeated Abia Warriors 2-1. Goals from Olusola Ajala (24th minute) and Stephen Adah made the difference, with Ifeanyi Onyeali pulling back a 71st minute equalizer for the visitors.
Nasarawa United rallied for a resounding 2-0 win over moneybags FC IfeanyiUbah to set up a winner-takes-all finale with Giwa FC of Jos. The win sees the Lafia-based team climb into fifth place. Philip Auta’s brace made all the difference.
Wiki Tourists’ continental hopes took a punch in the face, after they were piped 1-0 by El Kanemi Stars of Maiduguri in Katsina. The Tourists will now have to win their last game of the season at home to Pillars and hope Giwa lose at Nasarawa United to stand any chance of featuring in the 2016 CAF Confederation Cup.
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