The last four teams that would play in the quarter-finals of this year’s Higher Institutions Football League (HiFL) have emerged.

The oriental derby between UNN Lions and the IAUE Minders in Enugu ended 1-0 in favour of the Lions courtesy of Ifeanyi Alex 60th minute strike.

In Ilorin, UNILORIN Warriors wrapped their qualification to the quarter-finals when they defeated KSU Steelers by a lone goal scored by Fashanu Micheal in the 78th  minute.

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Speaking after the game, the UNILORIN Warriors Head Coach, Isiaka Gambari stated that the first leg of the game gave him an opportunity to prepare technically and tactically.

“I know the kind of players we paraded. They are very serious in training and always listen to instructions; that’s the reason why I have confidence in them, and I believe we are going to win the title this year,” Gambari said.

In Makurdi, winner of the maiden edition of the league, UAM Tillers defeated the ABU Nobles in both legs to qualify on a 4-2 goal aggregate.

All  the teams that have qualified for the quarter-finals are UNILAG Marines, AAUA Luminaries, UNIBEN Royals, UNN Lions, UNIMAID Desert Warriors, UAM Tillers, UNILORIN Warriors and FUTMINNA Transformers.

Meanwhile, Chief Strategy Officer at Pace Sports, Goodness Onyejiaku acknowledged the support of sponsors and partners that have continued to give Nigerian youths opportunities to excel in both academics and other recreational activities.