LOBI Stars of Makurdi will lock horns against Nigeria Premier League rivals, Kano Pillars in the semi-final of the ongoing Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament in Ijebu-Ode, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.
The 'Food Basket' team who finished second in Group B came from behind to draw Crown FC 1-1, thus seeing them advance on superior goal difference was both teams were leveled on 6points each.
Jacob Friday continued his good run of form for the Ajilete Valiants scoring his sides only goal of the match against Lobi Stars after connecting a pass from enterprising Michael Peter before David Tykase restored parity for the Pride of Benue with a stunning strike.
Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Football Club who are Group B leaders will host newly promoted Remo Stars in the other last four game.
Like Lobi Stars, the Olukoya Boys also came from behind to draw Niger Tornadoes 1-1 to go top of their group at the expense of The 'Food Basket' team.
Abiodun Yusuf, nodded home a right wing cross to put Niger Tornadoes in front after three minutes of quality football that held fans spell bound.
MFM's Sikiru Olatunbosun missed a 15th minute penalty before Stephen Odey drew level for the Olukoya Boys in the 41st minute.
On Friday evening, Kano Pillars who tops Group A with 8points will set up a semi-final clash with Lobi Stars, while Remo Stars thus set up highly rated MFM FC in the other semi-final at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium.
