Akwa United, Lobi Stars clash in Federation Cup final

Akwa United will take on Lobi Stars, in the final of this year’s Federation Cup, after they beat Nasarawa United 1-0 on Wednesday in Abeokuta.
Aniekpeno Udoh ensured his club will make their first ever appearance in the final, with the only goal of the match in the 28th minute.

Akwa United ended the game with 10 men, after David Ukeme was sent off. But they held on to go through.

Lobi Stars saw off nine-man Rangers 1-0 in Katsina in the other semi-final, with Eche Idakwo grabbing the only goal of the encounter.
Rangers had Razak Adegbite and Christian Madu sent off.
Lobi Stars won the Federation Cup in 2003, defeating Sharks 2-0.