2013 Fed Cup: Enyimba Battle 3SC In Round of 16

Taiwo Samson

Top Nigerian clubs Enyimba and 3SC will battle for a quarterfinal place in this year’s Federation Cup on Wednesday, 24 July.

According to the fixtures released by Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, cup holders Heartland will also face premier league opposition when they tackle Sharks in another Round of 16 clash, while league champions and leaders Kano Pillars take on Gombe United.

The overall winners of the country’s cup competition, which will be decided in Lagos in the final scheduled for September, will represent Nigeria in next year’s CAF Confederation Cup.

Round of 16 Fixtures:
Akwa United vs Rangers
Niger Tornadoes vs Warri Wolves
Kano Pillars vs Gombe
Nasarawa United vs Sunshine Stars
Akwa Starlets vs Abia Warriors
ABS vs Lobi Stars
Enyimba vs 3SC
Heartland vs Sharks