Akwa United and Niger Tornadoes will lock horns for the 2017 Aiteo Cup final at the Agege Stadium, Lagos on Sunday, October 15.The Aiteo Cup which is the Nigerian federation cup features the duo of Akwa United and Niger Tornadoes which have had a decent season in the just concluded 2016/2017 Nigerian Professional Football League season.Tornadoes won their first title in 2000, while Akwa were champions in 2015.
Speaking ahead of the final, an ex-Nigerian footballer, Yisa Shofoluwe who won the competition in 1985 and 1987 with Abiola Babes, stated that the quality of players in Akwa might give them the edge.
“With what I have seen of Akwa United, I think they can emerge champions,” Shofoluwe said.
