Ipaja was tense as FC Alloy faced the threat of elimination. With a 3-1 deficit from the first leg against FC Ayila, the situation seemed dire, but Tobi Amidu was in exceptional form. His two goals leveled the match at 2-0 and brought the aggregate score to 3-3, leading to penalties. The home team displayed remarkable composure from the spot, successfully converting four penalties to secure a 4-2 victory and advance to the Round of 16 in the 2026 Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup.
At Legacy Pitch, FC Odiaka made a bold statement against FC Poto. Ishola Junior Olaitan was unstoppable, scoring twice to break Poto’s defense, while Lekan James added a third goal to complete a dominant performance. The 3-0 win ensured a 3-1 aggregate progression.
FC Nieketien arrived in formidable form and left FC Edema in ruins. Abubakar Abdullah spearheaded the attack with two clinical goals, followed by contributions from Agbaje Akeem, Tochukwu Isiagu, and Onyebuchi Nwabueze, culminating in a devastating 5-0 victory. The aggregate score stood at 8-0.
In Mushin, FC Omoruyi executed their knockout strategy flawlessly. A 1-1 draw with FC Oguntuase sufficed, thanks to their crucial 1-0 win in the first leg.
The Round of 16 commenced cautiously, with FC Ipaye securing a narrow 1-0 victory over FC Ogunlade. Waheed Jimoh’s goal was the sole difference in a closely contested tactical encounter.
The results
*FC Alloy 2-0 FC Ayila
Aggregate 3-3
Penalties 4-2
*FC Odiaka 3-0 FC Poto
Aggregate 3-1
*FC Nieketien 5-0 FC Edema
Aggregate 8-0
*FC Omoruyi 1-1 FC Oguntuase
Aggregate 2-1
*FC Ipaye 1-0 FC Ogunlade
