Nigeria Premier League club sides, Shooting Stars and Sharks FC have their secured their tickets in the final of the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament.<br /><br />In the two semi-final matches played at the practice pitch A and B of the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Sharks defeated Supreme Court FC 1-0, while 3SC edged Kogi United on penalties to qualify for the final after regulation time ended<br />1-1.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Inyam, got Sharks solitary goal as he tapped in a right wing cross and stole the show for his side.<br /><br />In the other semi final, Kogi United paid for their wastefulness in front of goal, as they lost 4-3 on penalties to Shooting Stars. <br /><br />At the end of 90 minutes, the game ended 1-1. <br /><br />Highly rated attacking midfielder, Destiny Ashadi beat the offside trap in the 22nd minute to shoot Kogi United to the lead.<br /><br />Destiny, who kept tongue wagging with his deft touches saw his amazing free kick hit the woodwork in the dying moments of the first half.<br /><br />United were made to pay for their misses as Okiki Afolabi levelled for the Oluyole Warriors the 60th minute via a goal mouth scramble.<br /><br />Olaitan Adebayo should have snatched the winner for the Wada Boys, but his finish let him down.<br /><br />United duo, Petter Owecho and Adebayo, lost their side kicks. <br /><br />The final match between 3SC and Sharks will be played on Friday at the mainbowl of the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium by 4pm.<br />