Everything You Need to Know About the 2024/2025 Akwa Ibom State President Federation Cup Draw

The draw for the 2024/2025 Akwa Ibom State President Federation Cup was held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The event set the stage for what promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament.

Key Highlights from the Draw:

• Tournament Commitment: Mr. Samuel Umoh, Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Football Association (AKSFA), expressed the association’s dedication to hosting a fair and thrilling competition. He promised that the tournament would feature surprises and excitement, similar to the prestigious FA Cup. He also assured that the FA would maintain fairness throughout the competition, aiming to restore trust and boost fan engagement.

• Referees’ Support: Elder Joseph Bassey, Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Referees Council, offered the full support of the referees, ensuring a smooth and successful tournament.
• Media Coverage: Comrade Emmanuel Akpan, Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), committed to providing extensive media coverage for the entire tournament, ensuring the competition receives maximum attention from start to finish.

Participating Teams:

• Male Category:
  • Akwa United FC
  • Dakkada FC
  • Godswill Akpabio United
  • Eagle Eye Football Academy
  • 7th Wonders Football Academy
  • Heaven’s Race Academy
  • Regnant Football Academy
  • Pillars Investors Football Academy
• Female Category:
  • Ibom Angels Football Academy
  • Jacklyn Angels Football Academy

Competition Format:

• The tournament will be played in a knockout format.
• Male Category: The competition begins with the quarter-finals, followed by the semi-finals, and culminates with the final on February 23, 2025.
• Female Category: The women’s tournament will feature a single final match between Ibom Angels FC and Jacklyn Angels FC, scheduled for 2pm on February 23, 2025.

Full Draw for the 2024/2025 President Federation Cup:

Male Category:

• Quarter-Finals:
  • Match 1: Godswill Akpabio United vs Regnant Football Academy
    Date: 3rd February 2025 | Time: 3:00 pm
  • Match 2: 7th Wonders FA vs Eagle Eye FA
    Date: 4th February 2025 | Time: 3:00 pm
  • Match 3: Heaven’s Race Academy vs Dakkada FC
    Date: 5th February 2025 | Time: 3:00 pm
  • Match 4: Akwa United FC vs Pillars Investors FA
    Date: 6th February 2025 | Time: 3:00 pm
• Semi-Finals:
  • Match 5: Winner of Match 3 vs Winner of Match 2
    Time: 3:00 pm
  • Match 6: Winner of Match 1 vs Winner of Match 4
    Time: 3:00 pm
• Final:
  • Match 7: Winner of Match 5 vs Winner of Match 6
    Date: 23rd February 2025 | Time: 4:00 pm

Female Category Final:

• Ibom Angels FC vs Jacklyn Angels FC
  Date: 23rd February 2025 | Time: 2:00 pm

The 2024/2025 Akwa Ibom State President Federation Cup is set to be an exciting event, with competitive matches and thrilling performances expected