All 36 States, FCT Submit Teams for President Federation Cup
All 36 states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory have submitted teams for the men’s and women’s events of this year’s President Federation Cup.
The competition is one of Nigeria’s biggest domestic football tournaments and will feature clubs from different parts of the country fighting for the title in both categories.
In the women’s competition, top teams such as Bayelsa Queens FC, Edo Queens FC, Rivers Angels FC, Nasarawa Amazons FC, FC Robo Queens and Delta Queens FC are expected to take part.
The FCT will be represented by Naija Ratels FC and NAF FC, while states like Lagos, Oyo, Plateau and Kaduna also submitted more than one team.
In the men’s competition, several Nigeria Premier Football League clubs have confirmed their participation. They include Enyimba FC, Rangers International FC, Bendel Insurance FC, Rivers United FC, Plateau United FC and Akwa United FC.
Other teams listed for the tournament include Lobi Stars FC, Kwara United FC, Nasarawa United FC and Niger Tornadoes FC.
The FCT teams for the men’s event are Sporting Supreme FC and their U19 side.
Some states also entered academy and youth teams, showing the competition’s importance in developing young football talents. These include Adamawa United Academy, Jigawa Golden Stars Junior and Zamfara United Feeders.
The President Federation Cup gives lower division and amateur clubs the chance to play against top-flight teams from across Nigeria.
