NFF Unveils President Federation Cup Round of 64 Fixtures, Asaba to Host Final
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released the fixtures for the Round of 64 of the 2026 President Federation Cup for both men’s and women’s competitions after a draw held at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja.
Speaking at the draw, NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said the process followed the usual format and confirmed that no team received a bye in this year’s competition. He added that the federation is committed to fairness and transparency in the tournament.
Dr Sanusi also confirmed that Asaba, the capital of Delta State, will host the grand finale of this year’s competition.
The competition remains a straight knockout format, with defending champions Kwara United placed as number one seed, while last season’s runners-up Abakaliki FC were drawn at number 64.
Women’s fixtures highlights
Some of the key women’s Round of 64 fixtures include:
- **Rivers Angels vs NAF Queens
- Abia Angels vs Ikukuoma Queens
- FC Robo Queens vs Rangers Women
- Remo Stars Ladies vs Onimarg FC
- Delta Queens vs Royal Queens
- Nasarawa Amazons vs Osklean FC
Men’s fixtures highlights
In the men’s category, standout fixtures include:
- Kwara United vs Sporting Supreme U19
- Akwa United vs Wilbros FC
- Bendel Insurance vs Katsina United Jnr
- Bayelsa United vs OISA FC
- Rivers United vs G12 FC
- Enyimba FC vs El Sharma FC
- Sunshine Stars vs Niger Tornadoes
Akwa United target third title
Nigeria Premier Football League side Akwa United will begin their campaign for a third President Federation Cup title against Wilbros FC on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba.
Wilbros FC, an NLO side, qualified as runners-up of the Rivers State FA Cup, while Akwa United entered the competition as champions of the Akwa Ibom State FA Cup.
Akwa United previously won the competition in 2015 and 2017.
Head coach Paul Offor said his team is fully focused on progressing to the next round.
“The boys have been working really hard for this game. We have prepared very well for the game against Wilbros FC. Our target is to progress to the next round. We will take each round as it comes,” Offor said.
“The Federation Cup is one tournament Akwa United has a rich history in after winning the title twice in 2015 and 2017, so we will give it our best effort.”
The 2021 NPFL champions are expected to rely on their experience as they aim for another strong run in the national competition.
