Prime Football Club, on Wednesday at the Lokoja Confluence Stadium knocked former Premier League champions Kano Pillars out of the 2016 Federation Cup.
The ‘Believe and Achieve’ side defeated the Sai Masu Gida 2-1 in a keenly contested c Round of 32 match.
The Omoluabi Giants opened score in the 28th minute through captain Olabisi Olagunju, header from a right wing corner kick, Lekan Oseolohun double the lead via a screamer that cut Pillars goalkeeper Ibrahim Pius napping.
Ifeanyi Mathew scored Pillars consolatory goal via goal mouth sramble in the 45th minute.
The 2012 Federation Cup Giant Killers fought so hard and defended so well in the second half to ensure Pillars trio Rabiu Ali, Prince Aggreh and Gambo Mohammed from wreaking havoc.
It will be recalled that the Nigeria National League (NNL) side, defeated Kano Pillars 3-1 on penalties in the third place of the 2012 Federation Cup in Lagos after the regulation time ended 1-1.
Prime Coach Shina Afolabi, says his wards gave it all and deserved to win the game.
“Kano Pillars are a good side but Prime looks better and deserves to win. We played against a more formidable side, more experienced but our pre-match talk helped a lot.”
Afolabi is confident his side can lift the coveted Federation Cup trophy.
“Our target is to lift the cup, when you knocked out a formidable side like Pillars, it means you have all it takes. We won’t relent in our efforts, until we win the trophy,” Afolabi told PRIME FC MEDIA.
Pillars gaffer, Mohammed Baba Ganaru, believes his team gave away the match for lack of concentration and being wasteful in front of goal.
“We have ourselves to blame, we gave away the match. Prime is also a good side, and I think they can win the cup if they work hard.”
Prime will battle Warri Wolves in the Round of 16 of Nigeria’s oldest competition.
