Enyimba International edged out Rivers United yesterday in the Nigeria cup to send the pride of Rivers out of two competitions n the space of five days.
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Enyimba FC triumphed 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the Federation's Cup Round of 64 on Thursday which was a rescheduled fixture from last week's ties.
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The game decided at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo did live up to its pre match billing as both teams came close to a winner several times in the game, but in the end penalties were needed to find a winner.
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Rivers United quartet of Ebube Duru, Morice Chukwu, Ukeme Williams and Denis Ndasi all found the net from 12 yards, but Farouk Mohammed missed his kick, and it proved decisive as Enyimba had all spotkicks converted especially the decisive one by Chijioke Mbaoma.
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The ex sunshine start defender had his loyalty rewarded with 70 solid minutes which he repaid the trust by keeping quite the likes of birthday boy Paul Accquah and the dangerous Nyima Nwagua.
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