The Nigeria National Leagueโs Warri Wolves beat the Nigeria Professional Football Leagueโs Lobi Stars on Sunday in an exciting 2-1 victory to advance to this yearโs Federation Cup semifinals.
After Joseph Atule equalized Jabbar Malikโs first-half goal, the second-tier team scored the game-winning goal late in the first half.
The win qualified Warri Wolves for the Federation Cup semifinal for the first time since 2013, and a chance to qualify for continental competition next season.
They will now face Bendel Insurance, which defeated Sunshine Stars in Awka to get to this yearโs Federation Cup semi-finals.
Osarenkhoe Imadeโs second-half penalty kick gave Bendel Insurance a 1-0 quarterfinal victory over Sunshine Stars on Sunday.
Deputy Echeta scored the gameโs opening goal from a free kick, and in the 56th minute, the striker converted from the penalty spot to give Insurance the victory.
Bendel Insurance are currently unbeaten in the Nigeria Professional Football League and have gone a total of 22 games across all competitions without losing a game.
Plateau United will play Enugu Rangers in the other semifinal encounter for a spot in the Federation Cup final. Just before halftime, Plateau United defeated Kwara United 1-0 thanks to Adam Yakubuโs goal, while Enugu Rangers defeated Doma United 1-0 thanks to a goal from Chidiebere Nwobodo in the 80th minute.