Enugu Rangers beat Kano Pillars on penalties to win the 2018 Federation Cup title after completing an implausible fightback at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

In the space of 20 minutes, Rabiu Ali, Alhassan Ibrahim gave the Kano based side a two-goal lead before Nyima Nwagua increased the lead in the 48th minute.

It was a particularly galling end to the game for Sai Masu Gida, after the Flying Antelopes who had dragged themselves level before full time thanks to Kelvin Itoya, Chidera Ezeh and Ajani Ibrahim went ahead to win via kicks from the penalty spot.

With this triumph, Gbenga Ogunbote’s men have now ended their 35-year jinx and will now represent Nigeria in next year’s Caf Confederation Cup.