Vandrezzer FC and FC ONE Rockets will be battling it out for the 2023 Akwa Ibom State FA Cup Finals plus a place in the Federation Cup National Finals.
The semi-final match will be played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Godswill Akpabio, Uyo Akpabio State on Wednesday March 15th at 4:00pm.
Vandrezzer FC were given a first round bye, while FC ONE Rockets beat Regnant Academy 2-0 on Monday March 13 to set up this semi-final clash.
Talks of a city clash between two Nigeria National League teams with high scores this season.
Vandrezzer FC and FC ONE Rockets share the same ground (Eket Stadium) and are in Group B 1 of the Nigeria National League for the 2022/2023 season.
The first competitive match between the clubs, the Akwa Ibom State FA Cup second semi-final clash will give both teams a chance to book a ticket to the National Federation Cup, plus the final against Akwa United FC, who beat Dhakada FC on penalties in the first semi-final. – final.
It will be the third consecutive Akwa Ibom State FA Cup semi-final for the Rockets. Coach Ndubuisi Nda and his boys will be looking to finally clear this hurdle after defeats in their previous attempts.
On their part, Vandrezzer FC is playing in the Akwa Ibom State FA Cup for the first time. The Lions are hoping to turn their bid for the Lagos State FA Cup title in 2021 against FC ONE Rockets.