2019 Aiteo Cup Semi Finals Clash - This Thursday

1st Semi Finals Fixture:
 Agege Stadium Lagos (Soccer Temple) Host: Rivers United Vs Niger Tornadoes  - Thurday. July 4, by 4pm.

2nd Semi Finals Fixture
Aper Aku Stadium Makurdi Host: Kano Pillars Vs Calabar Rovers - Thursday, July 4, by 4pm

Rivers United to reach this stage, saw off Timberloaders 3-0 in the Round of 64, thrashed NPFL side Akwa United 3-0 in Round of 32 and edges out Warri Wolves 2-0 in Round of 16. In the quarterfinals,they edged out Lobi Stars 5-4 on penalties after a scoreless draw in regulation time.

Niger Tornadoes to reach this stage, defeated Fasbir FC 3-0 in Round of 64 and Gombe United 1-0 in Round of 32. After a 2-2 draw, Tornadoes prevailed over Cynosure 4-3 on penalty kicks in the Round of 16 before edging out giant-killers, Smart City 5-4 from spot kicks following a barren draw.

Meanwhile, Enugu Rangers are the current champions of the AITEO Cup,. The flying Antelopes came from three goals down to defeat Kano Pillars in last year’s final.

* The 2019 Aiteo Cup final is again slated for Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba (Date yet to be fixed).