Cup Shocker! Abakaliki FC Eliminate NPFL Side to Set Up Historic Final Clash with Kwara United

In a stunning turn of events at the semi-final stage of the 2025 President Federation Cup, third-division side Abakaliki FC (NLO) shocked the nation by knocking out top-flight club Ikorodu City (NPFL) in a dramatic penalty shootout.

After a tense 0-0 stalemate in regulation time, the underdogs from Ebonyi held their nerve to win 5-4 on penalties, booking a historic place in their first-ever Federation Cup final.

In the second semi-final, Kwara United secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Enugu Rangers thanks to a moment of magic from Alalade, who delivered the decisive blow to end Rangers' cup run.

The final showdown is now set:
🟢 Kwara United (12th in NPFL) vs ⚪ Abakaliki FC (NLO)
🏟️ President Federation Cup Final

With a CAF Confederation Cup ticket on the line, all eyes will be on this David vs Goliath battle. Can the NLO side complete their fairytale run, or will Kwara United's top-flight experience prove decisive?

Nigfooty Sports Desk

Nigfooty Sports Desk is the newsroom team of Nigfooty.com, delivering trusted sports news, reports, analysis and updates covering Nigerian football, African football, international football and other sports.

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