Enugu Rangers & Rivers Angels Win 2018 Aiteo Cup

Enugu Rangers and Rivers Angels emerge winners of the 2018 Aiteo Cup (otherwise known as the Federation Cup) in the male and female categories respectively.

Enugu Rangers recorded a thrilling comeback from three goals down to beat Kano Pillars 4-2 on penalties to win the Cup at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba thereby securing their First Federation cup title after 35 years and have been awarded 25 million Naira after emerging champions.

Despite losing in the final to Enugu Rangers, Kano Pillars were awarded with a cash sum of 10 million Naira for their efforts.

Rivers Angels retained their crown with a 1-0 win over Ibom Angels and were awarded with 10 million Naira for their victory as champions.

Juliet Sunday was the hero for the Rivers based side as her goal in the 47th minute gave them the victory.

Despite their defeat to Rivers Angels, Ibom United were rewarded with 5 million Naira for their efforts.

Enugu Rangers will represent Nigeria at next years CAF Confederation Cup and will aim to do better than a semifinal place achieved by Enyimba.

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