Enugu Rangers also called Flying Antelopes came from three goals down to beat Kano Pillars 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday.
After a 3-3 draw at full time in the final, the oriental club put up an extraordinary effort to become champions.
The game at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba, Delta State capital yielded early goals when Pillars took the lead at the fifth minute as Rabiu Ali fired in a ball through to him by Nwagua to record the first goal.
Ibrahim Alassan’s corner kick was pushed into the net by Rangers’ goalkeeper, Femi Thomas in the 20th minute to end the first half 2-0.
Nyima Nwagua scored the third for Rangers just after resumption.
Hope came alive for the Flying Antelopes when Kelvin Itoya scored in the 77th minute.
Chidera Ezeh gave the Flying Antelopes a lifeline with the second goal in the 82nd minute.
Ajani Ibrahim leveled up with a goal that restarted the match and setting the stage for a shoot out in an unbelievable drama.
After the added time, the game went into penalties and Rangers could only leverage on confidence gathered to finish a good work.
Kano Pillars lost the cup despite a 3-0 early lead. Rabiu Ali couldnt lift the Pillars when he lost his first kick.
Rangers won on 4-2 to lead a night party in the beautiful city of Asaba.
