WATCH THE VIDEO HERE El-Kanemi Warriors secured their third Nigerian Federation Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors in the final played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nasiru Salisu was the hero for El-Kanemi, scoring twice to seal the win. Although he missed a penalty in the ninth minute, Salisu opened the scoring just after the half-hour mark and doubled the lead 15 minutes from time. Abia Warriors 0-2 El-Kanemi Warriors Safe to say the #PresidentFedCup24 is heading to the North as Nasiru gets his second of the evening and doubles El-Kanemi’s lead!!! pic.twitter.com/W9jMx4Ft79 — MVP_SAWADINHO® (@Sawadinho1) June 29, 2024 This was El-Kanemi’s first major title in 32 years and their first cup final appearance in 23 years. Abia Warriors, who were in their first-ever cup final, struggled to match the experience of the Maiduguri club. El-Kanemi Warriors will compete in the CAF Confederation Cup next season as part of their reward. They also received a cash prize of N50 million, while runners-up Abia Warriors were awarded N20 million. Rivers Angels emerged victorious in the Women’s President Federation Cup final, defeating Naija Ratels 1-0 earlier on Saturday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Blessing Okpe scored the decisive goal from a penalty awarded in first-half stoppage time. This win marks Rivers Angels’ ninth Federation Cup title and ends a six-year drought since their last victory in 2018.El-Kanemi Warriors Clinch Third Nigerian Federation Cup Title
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