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Pillars, Tornadoes Out Of Fed Cup
Kano Pillars were on
Wednesday sent crashing from the Federation Cup by Prime FC, who won 2-1 to advance to the round of 16.
Another lower league side Crown FC beat Niger Tornadoes 5-4 on penalties after both teams were deadlocked at 1-1 at the end of regulation time.
However, other Nigeria premier league sides advanced to the next stage of the cup competition.
Sunshine Stars outscored Abia Comets 4-2 on penalties after full time scores stood at 1-1, Nasarawa stopped Go Round FC 1-0, Rivers United thumped Kaduna United 4-0, Shooting Stars went past Almar FC 3-0. And FC Ifanyi Uba pipped Lobi Stars 1-0.