The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially unveiled the fixtures for the men’s and women’s categories of the 2026 President Federation Cup following Friday’s draw ceremony held at the federation’s secretariat in Abuja.
Key Highlights:
- Nigeria Football Federation conducted the draw for the 2026 President Federation Cup at its Abuja secretariat.
- NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi stated that no club received an automatic bye, with the tournament maintaining its traditional knockout format.
- Asaba was confirmed as the host city for the final of the competition.
- Defending champions Kwara United were seeded first in the men’s draw, while Abakaliki FC occupied position 64.
- Some notable men’s fixtures include Enyimba FC vs El Sharma FC, Rangers International vs Godswill Akpabio FC, and Sunshine Stars vs Niger Tornadoes.
Speaking during the event, NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi said this year’s competition format remains consistent with previous editions, stressing that no club received an automatic bye into the next round.
He assured participating teams and stakeholders that the country’s oldest domestic football competition would be conducted on a fair and transparent basis, with all regulations strictly enforced throughout the tournament.
The NFF also confirmed that Asaba will host the grand finale of this year’s President Federation Cup.
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Defending champions Kwara United were seeded first in the men’s draw, while 2025 runners-up Abakaliki FC occupied position 64.
The tournament will continue in its traditional knockout format.
Women’s Round of 32 Fixtures:
Rivers Angels vs NAF Queens
Abia Angels vs Ikukuoma Queens
FC Robo Queens vs Rangers Women
Remo Stars Ladies vs Onimarg FC
Heartland Queens vs Dragon Fury Ladies
Ibom Angels vs Fortress Ladies
Pacesetter Queens vs Bayelsa Queens
Osun Babes vs Plateau United Queens
Sunshine Queens vs Solo Wonders
Confluence Queens vs Gallant Queens
Delta Queens vs Royal Queens
Edo Queens vs Ghetto Tiger Queens
Naija Ratels vs Mighty Jets Mata
Nasarawa Amazons vs Osklean FC
Men’s Round of 64 Fixtures:
Kwara United vs Sporting Supreme U19
Sokoto United vs Mojoda FC
Bendel Insurance vs Katsina United Jnr
El-Kanemi Warriors vs Krosaders FC
Akwa United vs Wilbros FC
Kebbi United vs Shooting Stars
Wikki Tourists vs Jigawa GS Jnr
Bayelsa United vs OISA FC
Warri Wolves vs Stormers FC
Mighty Jets vs Adamimogo FC
Rivers United vs G12 FC
Rangers International vs Godswill Akpabio FC
Nasarawa United vs Westgate FC
Lobi Stars vs Kogi United
Plateau United vs Ahudiannem FC
Ikorodu City vs Gaa Akanbi FC
Enyimba FC vs El Sharma FC
Gombe United vs YSFON Stars
Sunshine Stars vs Niger Tornadoes
Zamfara United vs Barau FC
ABU DLC vs Abakaliki FC
