Pundits believe the match could go either way, given the pedigree of both sides. Enyimba in the first round of the Globacom Premier League this season held Sharks to a 1-1 draw in the Garden city.
In another tough fixture, Lobi Stars will face fellow premier campaigners Dolphins at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
It is going to be a battle of Odua brothers as Gateway United handled by ex-international Henry Nwosu (MON) confront Prime FC being managed by veteran football administrator, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi.
The game is scheduled to hold at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.
The Egba soccer landlords it will be recalled eliminated Kano Pillars in the early round of the competition other wise known as the Challenge Cup, while Prime it will be recalled in 2012 clinched the bronze after reaching the last four for the first time in the history of the club.
Also, cash-strapped Crown FC of Ogbomoso will entertain Giwa FC handled by former Shooting Stars Sports Club forward and ex-international, Duke Udi at Rojenny Stadium, Onitsha.
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Quarter-final fixtures, Wednesday, July 23
Lobi Stars vs Dolphins--Enugu
Sharks vs Enyimba--Abuja
Gateway Utd vs Prime FC--Kaduna
Crown FC vs Giwa FC--Onitsha
Caption: Enyimba players set for the big clash with Sharks.
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