Beyond Limits have qualified for the President Federation Cup round of 16 after edging former Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Rivers United on Wednesday afternoon, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
A brace from Akinocho Merveille in both halves sent the Ikenne Boys into the round of 16 at the expense of the Pride of Rivers at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin.
Merveille opened the score in the 19th minute of the game before doubling the lead in the 54th minute.
Beyond Limits’s Abass put the ball at the back of his net on 67 to make the score 2-1 setting up a delicately poised end to the encounter.
However, the Ikenne Boys held on despite falling a man down in the 90th minute of the game to cause a cup upset.
Uche Dozie
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