Defending champions, Heartland FC

2011 and 2012 Federation Cup champions Heartland missed the chance to retain the trophy as they were knocked out of the tournament by Akwa United in a quarter final match on Wednesday.

The match ended 1-1 in regulation time but the Naze Millionaires were edged out via penalties 5-4 in Kaduna.

In Abeokuta, Enyimba recorded a slim 1-0 win over Nasarawa United to book a place in the semi-finals of the competition.

A second half goal from Kingsley Sokari was all the former African Champions needed to kicked-out the Lafia boys out of the tournament.

Last year semifinal-list, Lobi Stars secured their passage into the last four of this year FA Cup after they beat giant killers Akwa Starlets 2-1.

Results

Nasarawa United 0-1 Enyimba

Warri Wolves 3-0 Kano Pillars

Akwa Starlets 1-2 Lobi Stars

Heartland 1-1 Akwa United (Akwa United win 4-5 after penalties)