AiteoCup: Pillars Collapsed As Sunshine Stars Seek Glory ln Semis
Sunshine Stars resilience has once again paid off as the competition's defending champion were sent packing courtesy of Sadeeq Yusuf lone strike.
Having suffered a setback in the midweek of Nigeria Professional Football League where they were held 0-0 by ambitious Katsina United, Deji Ayeni tutored side enjoyed sweet victory over fellow NPFL campaigners.
Sadeeq Yusuf’s 48th-minute strike for Sunshine Stars ensured the Akure-based side book a spot in the semi-final of the 2021 Aiteo Cup.
The goal was enough to eliminate defending Champions, Kano Pillars from the tournament after the departure of Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa for Turkey this week.
Elsewhere, Fortune Omoniwari also scored the crucial goal as Rivers United edged Niger Tornadoes 1-0.
After a 1-1 scoreline, Bayelsa United defeated Gateway United 5-4 on penalties while Silas Nwankwo scored the winning goal as Nasarawa United pipped Gombe United 1-0.
Sunshine Stars will face Nasarawa United in the semi-final while Rivers United square up against Bayelsa United in the second semi-final game.
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