Kedah top group in Malaysia Cup, thanks to Chidi’s brace

Kedah's Chidi Edeh reels away in delight after scoring against Lions XII in the Malaysia Cup match in Alor Setar on Friday. Kedah won 2-0 in the Group A tie. - BERNAMA

GEORGE TOWN: Nigerian Chidi Edeh scored a brace for Kedah in their 2-0 Malaysia Cup win over Lions XII.

The Nigerian’s goals in the 48th and 78th minutes at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar were enough for the Red Eagles to leapfrog their opponents in the standings and throw Group A wide open.