The draw for the Round of 64 of this year’s President Federation Cup has produced several high-profile fixtures across Nigeria, with the clash between Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi and Jigawa Golden Stars emerging as the standout encounter.
The fixture, billed for Kaduna, is expected to be one of the most competitive ties of the round, as both sides aim to advance deeper into Nigeria’s oldest knockout football competition.
Key Highlights:
- Wikki Tourists vs Jigawa Golden Stars stands out as the biggest Round of 64 clash in the President Federation Cup.
- Defending ambitions continue as clubs like Kwara United, Shooting Stars, and Enyimba enter the competition.
- Enyimba FC begins its campaign against El-Sharma FC as they chase another domestic title.
- Several lower-league teams have tough draws against top sides, creating potential for upsets.
- Matches are spread across multiple cities, with fixtures scheduled from May 19–21, 2026.
Defending ambition also remains strong among top-tier clubs, with Kwara United set to face Sporting Supreme U19 in Anyigba, while Shooting Stars of Ibadan will battle Kebbi United in Abuja in another highly anticipated contest.
Two-time African champions Enyimba FC will also begin their cup campaign against El-Sharma FC in Abuja, as they seek to reaffirm their dominance in domestic competitions.
Surprise package Ahudiannem FC have been drawn against Plateau United in Makurdi, while Rivers United will square off against G12 FC from Lagos in Benin City.
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Last season’s finalists Abakaliki FC will face ABU DLC in Makurdi, as the tournament continues to produce intriguing matchups involving both elite and lower-league sides.
Selected Men’s Round of 64 Fixtures includes:
Kwara United vs Sporting Supreme U19 – Anyigba (19/05/26) – 4pm
Sokoto United vs Majoda FC – Lafia (20/05/26) – 4pm
Katsina United vs Sapele Lions – Abuja Area 3 (19/05/26) – 4pm
Adamawa United vs Agbana Wonderful Academy – Jos (19/05/26) – 4pm
Bendel Insurance vs Katsina United Jnr – Abuja Area 3 (19/05/26) – 1pm
Crown FC vs Cynosure FC – Anyigba (20/05/26) – 4pm
El-Kanemi Warriors vs Krusaders FC – Makurdi (19/05/26) – 4pm
Akwa United vs Wilbros FC – Aba (19/05/26) – 4pm
Kebbi United vs Shooting Stars – Abuja Goal Project (20/05/26) – 4pm
Kada Warriors vs Campus FC – Anyigba (21/05/26) – 4pm
Wikki Tourists vs Jigawa Golden Stars – Kaduna (19/05/26) – 4pm
Bayelsa United vs OISA FC – Port Harcourt (19/05/26) – 4pm
Beyond Limits vs Bida Lions – Ilorin (20/05/26) – 4pm
Stormers FC vs Warri Wolves – Benin City (20/05/26) – 4pm
Adamawa Academy vs Flight FC – Bauchi (19/05/26) – 4pm
Mighty Jets vs Adanimogo FC – Minna (20/05/26) – 4pm
G12 FC vs Rivers United – Benin City (19/05/26) – 4pm
Godswill Akpabio FC vs Enugu Rangers – Aba (19/05/26) – 1pm
Nasarawa United vs Westgate FC – Anyigba (19/05/26) – 1pm
Kogi United vs Lobi Stars – Abuja Area 3 (20/05/26) – 4pm
Ahudiannem FC vs Plateau United – Makurdi (19/05/26) – 1pm
Ingas FC vs Edel FC – Owerri (19/05/26) – 4pm
Kanta Warriors vs FC Basira – Minna (20/05/26) – 4pm
Ikorodu City vs Gaa Akanbi – Ibadan (19/05/26) – 4pm
Jigawa Golden Stars vs E-World FC – Makurdi (20/05/26) – 4pm
El-Sharma FC vs Enyimba FC – Abuja Bwari (19/05/26) – 4pm
YSFON Stars vs Gombe United – Abuja Bwari (19/05/26) – 1pm
Sunshine Stars U19 vs Niger Tornadoes – Ilorin (19/05/26) – 4pm
Warinje FC vs Bichi First – Jos (20/05/26) – 4pm
Zamfara United vs Barau FC – Katsina (19/05/26) – 4pm
ABU DLC vs Abakaliki FC – Makurdi (21/05/26) – 4pm
The Federation Cup continues to deliver a mix of elite clashes and underdog opportunities, with lower-tier sides hoping to replicate past giant-killing feats as the competition intensifies nationwide.
