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Federation Cup: Samad Kadiri tasks Lobi Stars to beat Rivers United for the late coach

Samad Kadiri has challenged his Lobi Stars teammates to ‘turn up’ against Rivers United in their Federation Cup quarterfinal clash, as a tribute to former coach Solomon Ogbeide, who was buried on Thursday in Benin.

Ogbeide died after a brief illness in Mmakurdi last month, on the same day they faced Wikki Tourist in a top-flight encounter, and a grieving Pride of Benue beat the Giant Elephants 2-1.

Kadiri asserted they could properly remember him for good, if they are able to beat Rivers United on Friday and thus progress to the semifinal of the cup competition.