Lobi Stars and Akwa United gun for glory today November 22, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere Lagos, as they battle to win the prestigious trophy at the 2015 Federation Cup Final.
Akwa United are hoping to win their first title while Lobi Stars aim for a second title after they won in 2003, and then lost in the final in 2005 and 2012.
It promises to be a thrilling encounter as Governor Udom of Akwa Ibom has charged his boys told the players to go to Lagos and return with the trophy.
Follow our live coverage below.
Team List:
Lobi Stars: 1, Agbor Ekoi, 2. Bunde Moses, 3. Orlia Felix, 4. Achiv Douglas, 5. Agbaji Anthony, 6. Gbadebo Samson, 9. Iloh Uche, 15. Ikpeen Terna, 25. Idakwo Eche, 27. Ukeyima Akombo, 30. Gwaza Orliam. Coach: Justice Tenger
Akwa United: 30. Olufemi Kayode, 6. Namso Edo, 19. Joseph Nicholas, 20. Yosuf Adio, 35. Godspower Igudia, 11. Harrison Ibukun, 7. Ubong Sunday, 13. Abdulazeez Awakan, 34. Aniekpeno Udoh, 10. Aniekan Ekpe, 8. Olewezi Johnson.
87′ United substitution: Aniekan Ekpe off,
86′ Lobi given a freekick at the edge of the box…cleared easily
84′ Lobi Stars probing around the United box but cannot get a hold of this match…medals presentation to be done immediately after the match
80′ SUBSTITUTION: Lobi stars take off Idakwo Eche and bring on Obioma Arinze
77′ Orliam tries to pick a fight with Harrison Ibukun and he is booked for his troubles…YELLOW CARD
75′ GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!! Abdulazeez Awakan with a thunderous volley from outside the box
70′ Lobi stars on the antecedence, United pushed into their box
60′ SUB: United take off Aniekan Ekpe, bring on Inie Akpan
55′ Akwa United attack but no one pushes forward to support Aniekan Ekpe….United going defensive now
53′ WHAT A MISS!!! A Lobi striker makes a mess of a good opportunity by allowing the United defense to gather and block for a corner
50′ Lobi Stars are looking promising. Their attack is better as they force a corner.
48′ Lobi Substitution: Mohammed Umar Farouq comes on for Ikpeen Terna.
46′ Second 45 minutes return and Lobi Stars will be looking forward to getting an early equalizer.
Half Time: Lobi Stars 0 – 1 Akwa United.
45+2′ Lobi wins a freekick right at the edge of the Akwa 18′. Can they respond in style?
45′ Into stoppage time now. It’s been a tensed first half and the match has lived up to it’s class.
44′ Akwa appeals for another freekick at that same spot where the goal was scored……, referee is not interested. The fans are beginning to respond positively to every pass by United.
43′ Namson tries a cheeky one there…., he lobs the ball from about 30-yards out, but his effort was far from goal.
40′ Lobi Stars have now woken-up, as they begin to attack. Their latest effort was saved by goalkeeper Olufemi Kayode.
38′ The goal forces Lobi to substitute Iloh Uche (9) for Barnabas Imenger (10).
35′ GOOOOOAAAALLLLL! Akwa United take the lead from a delicious freekick by Namso Edo. He strikes the ball to the far corner leaving Agbor Ekoi with no chance.
33′ Good run by Ubong Sunday who was brought down at the edge of the Lobi area. Freekick to Akwa United at a very sweet position. Could this be the chance?
31′ Akwa United seem to have settled for business. They have gotten their rhythm and are now directing the affairs of this game. Still no goal from either side.
28′ It’s getting a little bit rough here. Freekick to United from a dangerous position.
25′ Chance for Lobi to take the lead; keeper blocks Bunde Moses’ shot with his stomach which sends him to the turf. Referee signals to the medics to take charge.
22′ Udoh has been a torn in the flesh for Lobi Stars. He dispossess Anthony and unleashed another shot, but his foot didn’t hit the ball properly.
20′ Aniekpeno Udo with a dummy which exposes him to the goal……cleared! Fans applaud the Akwa United front-man
19′ Like he promised, Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom is physically here to cheer his team (Akwa United) to victory.
18′ Great through pass by Douglas to Eche…., offside says the referee. That was another good play by Lobi Stars.
16′ It’s been an even game. Both teams are playing with a lot of caution and tactics, something common with Nigerian football.
13′ Goal Keeper Olufemi appears to be injured again. Referee calls-in the medics.
11′ The fans here are loving this, as songs and sounds from the supporters at different position on the stands adds glamour to the beautiful game here.
10′ Udoh appears to be hit on the neck by Terna, as referee awards a freekick to the Akwa United.
8′ Another deicious long ball to Eche who could not control the ball well. Another danger cleared.
6′ Iloh Uche drives a freekick into the Akwa United area, but good header clears the danger. Lobi Stars are playing so well in the early stages.
4′ First chance of this pulsating encounter falls to Aniekpeno Udoh, but his effort sails just wide.
2′ Lobi with the danger here, but foul on goal keeper Olufemi Kayode. He is down on the turf.
1′ Game is underway here as but teams look so battle readay to take home the coveted trophy.
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