Non-League side Esthington FC bundle Abakaliki FC out of Federation Cup
Sport Non-League side Esthington FC bundle Abakaliki FC out of Federation Cup Published on April 3, 2026 By Taiwo Adesanya googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Nigeria National League, NNL, side Abakaliki FC have been eliminated from the President Federation Cup, DAILY POST reports. Abakaliki FC were bundled out of the competition by non-league side Esthington FC in the preliminary round of the competition. Esthington FC defeated Abakalkii FC 6-5 on penalities in the Ebonyi State FA Cup. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The game at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium ended in a goal-less draw. DAILY POST recalls that Abakaliki FC reached the final of the competition last year. They were beaten by Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kwara United in the final game of the competition. Don't Miss Turkey: Ex-Trabzonspor manager choses between Paul Onuachu, Victor Osimhen You may like Alleged financial scandal against Abakaliki FC coach meant to distract management – Ebonyi Sports Commissioner Federation Cup: Six teams battle for Kano State FA cup title NNL: Onigbinde hails Osun United’s resilience in win over Abakaliki FC NNL: Abakaliki FC sign six new players NNL: Abakaliki FC Chairman Ogba urges players to aim for NPFL promotion NNL: Abakaliki FC get resumption date for second stanza