Two-time African champion Enyimba crashes out of Federation Cup; details inside.

Enyimba FC were eliminated from the President’s Cup after a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout defeat to Ikorodu City in the Round of 16 at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The match saw Jacob Jonathan put Enyimba ahead in the 25th minute, with Aderemi Adeoye leveling the score eight minutes from full-time, and Ikorodu City converting all five penalties to secure the win as Enyimba converted four.

The cup action continued with several notable shootouts: El-Kanemi Warriors edged Bendel Insurance 8-7 on penalties after a 3-3 draw, while Nasarawa United beat Rivers United 5-3 in a 2-2 stalemate on the day. Other results included Barau FC’s 2-1 over Sunshine Stars U-19, Plateau United’s 2-1 win against FC Basira, and Wikki Tourists’ 3-1 victory over Kada Warriors to advance to the quarter-finals.

Key results in brief: Sokoto United 2-0 Adamawa United; Bendel Insurance 3-3 Elkanemi Warriors (7-8 on penalties); Kada Warriors 1-3 Wikki Tourists; Bida Lions 0-1 Flight FC; Rivers United 2-2 Nasarawa United (3-5 on penalties); Plateau United 2-1 FC Basira; Ikorodu City 1-1 Enyimba FC (5-4 on penalties); Sunshine Stars U-19 1-2 Barau FC.

Key Takeaways:
– Ikorodu City knocked out Enyimba in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
– Multiple thrillers and high-scoring shootouts shaped the Round of 16, with several teams advancing via penalties.
– The results reshaped the path to the quarter-finals with notable performances from El-Kanemi Warriors, Nasarawa United, and Wikki Tourists.