Nigeria National League sides Bayelsa United, Gombe United, Niger Tornadoes and Gateway United continued their impressive run in the round of 16 of the 2021 Aiteo Cup with victories over Nigeria Professional Football League sides on Wednesday, The PUNCH reports. In a clash of NPFL teams, Nasarawa United humbled Plateau United 3-1 at the Lokoja venue while Rivers United beat Heartland 2-1 in Aba. Gateway United entertain fellow NNL side Bayelsa United in the quarter-finals, while Kano Pillars slug it out with Sunshine Stars. Rivers United will hope to book a semi-final ticket against Niger Tornadoes as in-form Nasarawa United try to avoid an upset against Gombe United. Edo Queens scaled to the next round after beating Osun Babes 4-3 on penalties after regulation time ended 1-1.

Source: Punch July 14, 2021 23:26 UTC