Nigeria Premier Football League giants, Enyimba FC, Bendel Insurance and Rivers United have all qualified to the next round of their respective state FA Cups on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
In the Abia State FA Cup, Enyimba defeated Jaguar FC the Umuahia Township Stadium, Umuahia 3-0 to progress to the semi finals.
Joseph Atule scored on 12 minutes before Ekene Awazie doubled the lead on 61 minute. Atule completed his brace on 72 minute to seal the win.
In Benin, Bendel Insurance beat Bendel Insurance feeders 1-0 to secure the last 4 berth in the Edo State FA Cup.
Meanwhile, Rivers United maintained their giant status after whitewashing King Boma Football Club 6-0 in the semi final of the Rivers State FA Cup.
Captain Nyima Nwagua opened score in the 3rd minute before Deputy Echeta doubled the lead on 14 minute.
Echeta score a brace 2 minutes later before scoring a hattrick on 21 minute to end the first half 4-0 I'm favour of the Nigeria Premier Football League giants.
In the second half, Nyima Nwagua increased the goal margin on 55 minute as Echeta score his 4th of the day 10 minute later to complete the rout
By Uche Dozie