The matches went smoothly in all the venues. Enyinba received Hearts land at Enyimba International Stadium, Aba in Abia State. They played a 1-1 draw. Bendel traveled to play River United at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. The match ended at a 1-1 draw.

It was a good game between Niger Tornadoes and Kware United in Bako Kontagora Stadium, which was 2-1 in favor to tornadoes. Kastina United managed their chances to win plateau United by 1-0.