AKSFA Cup Semi-final: Eagle Eye Academy and Heavens Race Academy chase history
The 2025 Akwa Ibom State President Federation Cup semi-final promises to be a thrilling and historic encounter as two academy teams, Eagle Eye Academy and Heavens Race Academy, square off at the Uyo Township Stadium on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 3 pm.
Both teams have made a massive impression in this year’s competition, and with a spot in the final and a chance to represent Akwa Ibom State at the national finals on the line, this match is set to be a true spectacle.
Eagle Eye Academy enters the semi-final as one of the most formidable sides in the tournament after a resounding 6-0 victory over 7th Wonders Academy in the quarter-finals. The team has been in sensational form, and their attacking prowess will be a key strength against their rivals, Heavens Race Academy. Both teams will be making their first-ever appearance in the semi-final of the President Federation Cup, making this match a historic one.
On the other hand, Heavens Race Academy has already proven their resilience by knocking out formidable Nigeria National League side Dakkada FC in a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout win after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. This result came as a surprise to many, further establishing Heavens Race as a team capable of handling high-pressure situations. Their 1-0 victory over Eagle Eye Academy in the 2024 Obong Isong Isang Memorial Academies Championship will undoubtedly fuel their confidence heading into this encounter, though Eagle Eye will be eager for revenge.
For both teams, this match represents an opportunity to reach the final of the President Federation Cup for the first time in their history. The winner will not only earn a spot in the tournament final but will also secure qualification for the prestigious national finals, marking an important milestone in their development.
The atmosphere at the Uyo Township Stadium is sure to be electric as both academies vie for the chance to make history. With the stakes so high and the teams so evenly matched, this clash promises to be a thrilling contest that will have fans on the edge of their seats.
The Other Semi-Final: In the other semi-final of the 2025 Akwa Ibom State Federation Cup, Godswill Akpabio United FC will face Akwa United FC, the defending champions of the competition, on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 3 pm at the same venue. The winners of these semi-finals will meet in the final on Sunday, February 23, 2025, with the two top teams earning the coveted spots to represent Akwa Ibom State at the national finals.
