The stage is set for this year’s President Federation Cup, as the draw for the national competition has produced some thrilling early-round fixtures.
The tournament holds significant importance as Nigeria’s premier domestic cup competition which serves as a qualifying platform for the CAF Confederation Cup, with the men’s category winners earning a direct spot in the continental competition.
Defending men’s champions El-Kanemi Warriors will begin their title defence against Simon Ben FC, while last year’s finalists Abia Warriors are absent from this year’s edition.
Two heavyweight NPFL clubs, Rangers International and Kano Pillars will clash in the 2025 Federation Cup Round of 64.
Below is the draws in full:
Elkanemi vs Simon Ben;
Plateau vs Ahudiyannem;
Akwa United vs Kebbi United;
Beyond Limit vs Krusaders;
Nasarawa vs Flight;
Bayelsa vs EFCC;
Sunshine vs FC Barko;
Enyimba vs Elshama FC.
Ikorodu City vs Sunshine u19;
Bendel Insurance vs Dandidi Babes;
Heartland vs Police Machine;
Rangers vs Kano Pillars;
Kwara United vs Cynosure;
Lobi Stars vs Discovery Talent;
Solution vs Eagle Stars;
Gombe United vs Assemblies of God.
Osun United vs FWC;
ABS vs E World;
Adamawa vs Warinje;
3SC vs Zamfara United;
Warri Wolves vs Wilbros;
FC Basira vs Atlantic;
Ijele vs Latau;
Wikki Tourists vs Edel;
Mighty Jets vs Imperial FC.
Rivers United vs Barau;
Sokoto United vs Danburam;
Yobe Desert Stars vs Abakaliki FC;
Katsina United vs Green Beret
In the women’s category, defending champions Rivers Angels begin their campaign against Moje Queens, but the biggest matchup of the Round of 32 sees Bayelsa Queens face Naija Ratels, last year’s runners-up.
The clash promises to be a tough contest as both teams are among the strongest in the competition.
Full Women’s Round of 32 Fixtures:
Rivers Angels Vs Moje Queens
Gallant Queens Vs First Mahi Babes
Remo Stars Ladies Vs Plateau United Queens
Dannaz Ladies Vs GP World
Delta Queens Vs Jacklyn Angels
Ibom Angels Vs Sporting Angels
Fortress Ladies Vs Onimarg FC
Heartland Queens Vs Crystal Stars
Osun Babes Vs N-Youth Ladies
Edo Queens Vs Kada Queens
Delta Babes Vs Mighty Jets Mata
Adamawa Queens Vs Unification Ladies
Sunshine Queens Vs Castmog Ladies
Confluence Queens Vs Ahudiyannem Queens
Nasarawa Amazons Vs Kwara Ladies
Bayelsa Queens Vs Naija Ratels
