Ikorodu City produced a dramatic upset on the night as they edged past Nigerian giants Enyimba FC 5–4 on penalties to book their place in the quarterfinals of the NFF President Federation Cup, with goalkeeper Derrick Julu emerging as the decisive hero.
After a tightly contested encounter that failed to produce a winner in regulation time, the match went straight to penalties where tension reached its peak.
Julu stepped up at the crucial moment, producing a stunning penalty save that sealed Ikorodu City’s passage into the last eight and sent their supporters into wild celebrations.
The result marks one of the standout performances of the tournament so far, as Ikorodu City continue their impressive cup run with growing belief that they can go even further.
Elsewhere in the competition, Barau FC also secured their place in the quarterfinals after a hard-fought performance, while Nasarawa United showed composure to advance after another competitive fixture.
There was also success for El-Kanemi Warriors and Wikki Tourists, both of whom booked their spots in the final eight following determined displays that underlined the competitive nature of this year’s Federation Cup.
With the quarterfinal stage now confirmed, attention shifts to the next round where the remaining teams will battle for a place in the semifinals of Nigeria’s prestigious knockout competition.
