Daily Trust (Abuja)

Nigeria: Federation Cup - Enyimba Battles Lobi

Two-time CAF Champions League winners, Enyimba FC of Aba, will square up against last year's runners-up, Lobi Stars of Makurdi, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City in one of the semi final matches of the 2013 Men's Federation Cup.

This was contained in the fixtures released by the Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday following Wednesday's quarter final games.

The Enugu side saw off the ambitious Nasarawa United FC of Lafia 2:1 in Abeokuta to book a slot in the last four.

In the other semi final encounter, Warri Wolves, which stunned Premier League defending champions Kano Pillars 3-0 in Ilorin, are up against giant-killers; Akwa United FC at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi.

Both matches will come up on August 21.

Akwa United FC is the revelation of this year's competition, following their mid-week elimination of Cup holders Heartland FC of Owerri on penalties. Both teams finished 1-1 before the Uyo boys triumphed 5-4.

Lobi Stars prevailed 2-1 over another surprise package, Akwa Starlets of Uyo, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu and will aim to reach the showpiece Grand Finale in Lagos come September.

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