Godswill Ndaeyo scored the winner as Akwa United sealed their place in the quarterfinals of the 2021 NPFL/La Liga U15 Promises with a 1-0 victory over Jigawa Golden Stars at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Akwa United have now picked six points from two matches. Jigawa Golden Stars still have one point.
Suleiman Shehu, Idris Khamus and Imrana Musa were on target for Kano Pillars who walloped Enyimba 3-0.
The Young Masu Gida also sealed their place in the last eight with six points from two games.
Lobi Stars forced Dakkada to a 1-1 draw at the Cathedral.
It was a match of few chances, but Victor Michael drew the first blood before Sejugh Lortyer levelled matters for the Makurdi based side.
Dakkada have picked two points from two games, while Lobi Stars have one point.
Action continues on Tuesday when Rivers United take on Adamawa United.
Another game will see defending champions Katsina United face Heartland. Both sides won their opening group games.
Meanwhile, Warri Wolves will hope to prey on MFM FC on Tuesday.
Monday’s Results
Akwa United 1-0 Jigawa Golden Stars
Enyimba 0-3 Kano Pillars
Lobi Stars 1-1 Dakkada FC
Topscorers As At Day 4
2 Goals
Chikwere Chigaemezu – Heartland
Umar Abubakar – Katsina United
Imrana Musa – Kano Pillars
Idris Khamus – Kano Pillars
1 Goal
Ugochukwu Okpara – Heartland
Abubakar Yasir – Katsina United
Jibril Isah – Kano Pillars
Suleiman Shehu – Kano Pillars
Olatunbosun Lateef – Kwara United
Victor Michael – Dakkada FC
Sejugh Lortyer – Lobi Stars
Okiki Oghenoruese – Warri Wolves
Samuel Effiong – Akwa United
Emmanuel Edem – Dakkada FC
Chidiuto Emelda – Enyimba
Godswill Ndaeyo – Akwa United
Tuesday’s Fixtures
Rivers United Vs Adamawa United
Heartland Vs Katsina United
Warri Wolves Vs MFM FC