The Round of 16 in the Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup unfolded with teams’ thrills, goals, heartbreak, and victories dominating the first knockout stage of the competition.
FC Ogunlade and FC Ipaye stole the spotlight after finishing 3-3 on aggregate. The match was decided by penalties, where Ipaye maintained their composure to secure a 4-2 victory from the spot and progress to the next round.
In a gripping encounter, FC Dominic and FC Babington ended in a goalless 0-0 draw, with neither team willing to concede. With no goals scored in regulation time, both sides will have everything at stake in the upcoming return leg. It was a tactical battle between two defensively sound teams, leaving the tie completely open as they head into the decisive match.
In other matches, FC Obafemi narrowly defeated FC Omoruyi 2-1 in a fiercely contested game, while FC Oloyede and FC Alloy ended in a 1-1 draw, keeping their matchup delicately poised. At Legacy Pitch, FC Odiaka’s journey came to an end as FC Giwa secured a 2-1 victory, winning 4-2 on aggregate to advance to the quarter-finals.
The in-form FC Nieketien continued their impressive streak with a dominant 3-1 win over FC Udeze.
Supported by the Bet9ja Foundation, the Ex-Internationals Cup continues to honor Nigeria’s football legends while providing the excitement that modern fans desire.
Round of 16 Results
FC Ogunlade 3-2 (3-3agg) FC Ipaye (After Penalties 2-4)
FC Dominic 0-0 FC Babington
FC Obafemi 2-1 FC Omoruyi
FC Oloyede 1-1 FC Alloy
FC Odiaka 1-2 FC Giwa(2-4agg)
FC Nieketien 3-1 FC Udeze