Three-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors and debutants, Ikorodu City will battle for the 2026 President Federation Cup title after both sides secured impressive semi-final victories on Wednesday.
El-Kanemi Warriors booked a second consecutive appearance in the final with a commanding 3-1 victory over Wikki Tourists in Katsina.
The Maiduguri-based side, champions in 1991, 1992 and 2024, will now aim to add a fourth Federation Cup title to their collection.
Ikorodu City, meanwhile, continued their remarkable fairytale run by defeating Nasarawa United 4-2 on penalties after both teams settled for a 1-1 draw at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
The result extended Nasarawa United’s disappointing record at the Benin venue. Five years ago, the Solid Miners also suffered heartbreak there, losing the 2021 Federation Cup final to Bayelsa United on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
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Ikorodu City’s victory sends the Lagos-based club into its first-ever President Federation Cup final, where they will face the experienced El-Kanemi Warriors in what promises to be a thrilling title decider.
Attention now shifts to the women’s competition, with the quarter-finals scheduled for Thursday across four venues.
At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Sunshine Queens will take on Confluence Queens at 1 p.m., while multiple champions Rivers Angels face FC Robo Queens from 4 p.m.
Elsewhere, Heartland Queens will square off against Ibom Angels in Aba, while Edo Queens host Nasarawa Amazons in Anyigba.
