for the first time when they confront the UAM Tillers from the University of Markurdi in the quarter-finals of this year’s competition.
Winner of the maiden edition of the league, UAM Tillers defeated the ABU Nobles in both legs to qualify on a 4-2 goals aggregate. The Tillers needed a 93minute goal from Joseph Clement to seal the win as a second goal from the Nobles in Markurdi would have pushed the game into an extra time. The Desert Warriors had earlier qualified in the same manner defeating the BUK Stallions in both legs on a 5-3 goals aggregate.
In Ilorin, UNILORIN Warriors wrapped their qualification to the quarter-finals when they defeated KSU Steelers by a lone goal scored by Fashanu Michael in the 78minute. An extra-time was almost looming at the centre before Fashanu, who also scored the equalizer in Kogi, capitalized on a counter-attack following KSU Steelers failed attempt at goal.The game between UNN Lions and the IAUE Minders in Enugu ended 1-0 in favour of the Lions.
In the other quarter-final fixtures, UNILAG Marines will square up against the AAUA Luminaries from the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba. UNIBEN Royals will play against UNN Lions in an attempt to qualify for the Super Four of the HiFL for the first time while the North Central derby will see UNILORIN Warriors tackle FUTMINNA Transformers.