Nigeria, May 4 -- The 2025 President Federation Cup semifinals are set following a dramatic quarterfinal round that saw underdogs Abakaliki FC and Ikorodu City continue their fairytale run in Nigeria's premier knockout football competition.

Tournament debutants Abakaliki FC extended their remarkable giant-killing streak on Saturday by edging past Nasarawa United 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.

Nasarawa United took the lead through Garba Abubakar in the 43rd minute, but the resilient Ebonyi-based side equalised from the penalty spot just five minutes into the second half.

With no further goals, the match went to penalties, where Abakaliki held their nerve to seal anothe...