Shooting Stars football club won the Oyo state FA Cup and booked a place in the 2023 Nigerian Federation Cup. The Oluyole Warriors laboured to a slim victory to win the encounter. Although both winner and runner-up will represent the state in the federation Cup, Shooting Stars are being tipped to get to the final on the big stage. 3SC are regarded as the most successful team in the history of the Federation Cup having won the tournament eight times. Their reputation precedes them in the heart of punters who make use of free offers on sporting platforms to make their predictions. Here is a full wrap of the Federation Cup.
State Winners
Shooting Stars have failed to emerge winners of the Nigerian FA Cup in the past 28 years. The Oluyole Warriors are hoping to write their names in the good books of history after a very long time as they take the top spot for Oyo State.
In Akwa Ibom, Akwa United utilized most of their chances against FC One Rocket. They trounced the Division 2 side 4 – 1 to retain the State FA. They will represent the state in the Nigeria FA Cup.
Abia State is known for history in Nigerian football through Enyimba FC. Enyimba and Shooting Stars are two of the most successful clubs in Nigeria. It was no surprise that the People’s Elephant trounced their opponent and took the top qualification spot for the Nigeria FA Cup.
In Imo state, Heartland took the top qualification spot after winning Eburuaja 3 – 0 in the state Finals.
Lobi Stars showed their superiority in Benue state. They defeated Red and Black Flames 3 – 1 to qualify for the Nigeria FA Cup. The pride of Benue will be looking to surprise the likes of Shooting Stars and Enyimba at the Federation Cup.
Bendel Insurance is amongst the traditional big teams in the NPFL. The Edo state final was an easy berth for the current Nigerian Premier Football League table toppers. They defeated their feeders team 2 nil to make it as the number one team for Edo state.
In Bayelsa, Bayelsa United advanced. From Ogun, Delta, Ondo, Kwara, Niger, Katsina, Nasarawa and Plateau came Gateway United, Warri wolves, Sunshine stars, Kwara United, Niger Tornadoes, Basira United, and Plateau United. They all took the number one spot to represent their state.
Lagos state is yet to have a State FA Cup winner, but Ikorodu City and Smart City Feeders team will represent the state. The competition is known for showcasing local stars.
The likes of Seyi Olofinjana, Sunday Mbah, Jay Jay Okocha, who represented the National team, got noticed through this local tournaments too. Shooting Stars will face many old rivals in this year’s Nigeria Federation Cup.
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