NFF have confirmed the pairings for this year’s President Federation Cup Round of 64, with tricky fixtures for Rivers United and Rangers International, www.aclsports.com reports.
Rivers United, who are Rivers State champions, will come up against decent non-league side G12 Football Academy from Lagos State, while Rangers, who have the most cup titles, have a date with second division side Godswill Akpabio United Football Club.
The two clubs have been locked in a title fight in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) all season, and they could meet again in the round of 32 of the competition if they go past their respective oppositions.
In other selected fixtures from the round, defending champions Kwara United will begin their title defence against Sporting Supreme U19 side, while 2024 Champions Elkanemi Warriors and Krusaders FC will battle for a spot in the next round, and former winners Akwa United have a date with Wilbros FC.
Continental chasing Shooting Stars have been paired against Kebbi United in a relatively easy route that could see them not meet a top-flight club until the round of 16 stage.
Former winners Enyimba are up against El Shama FC, while Ikorodu City, who could set up a clash with the People’s Elephant in the round of 16, will face GAA Akanbi of Ilorin. Meanwhile, last year’s losing finalists, Abakaliki FC, will play Abu DLC FC in their round of 64 tie, while Beyond Limits FA of Ogun State are up against Bida Lions.
Meanwhile, the NFF is expected to confirm the venue of the matches before the games are decided on Wednesday, 20th May and Thursday, 21st May.
FEDERATION CUP: ROUND OF 64 (MEN)
Kwara United Vs Sporting Supreme U19 FC
Sokoto United Vs Mojoda FC
Katsina United Vs Sapele Lions FC
Adamawa United Vs Agbana Wonderful FC
Bendel Insurance Vs Katsina United FC &uniors
Crown FC Vs Cynosure FC
Elkanemi Warriors Vs Krusaders FC
Akwa United Vs Wilbros FC
Kebbi United Vs Shooting Stars
Kada Warriors FC Vs Campos FC
Wikki Tourists Vs Jigawa Golden Stars Juniors FC
Bayelsa United Vs Oisa FC
Beyond Limits FA Vs Bida Lions FC
Stommers FC Vs Warri Wolves
Adamawa Academy Vs Flight FC Gboko
Mighty jets FC Vs Adaminogo FC
G12 FC Vs Rivers United
Godswill Akpabio FC Vs Rangers Int’l
Sporting Supreme FC Vs Ejigbo City FC
Nasarawa United Vs WestGets FC
Kogi United FC Vs Lobi Stars
Ahudiamen FC Vs Plateau United
Ingas FC Vs Edel FC
Kanta Warriors Vs FC Basina
Ikorodu City Vs Gaa Akanbi FC
Jigawa Golden Stars Vs E World FC
El Shama FC Vs Enyimba FC
Ysfon Stars FC Vs Gombe United
Sunshine Stars Vs Niger Tornadoes
Warinje FC Vs Bichi First FC
Zamfara United Vs Barau FC
Abu DLC FC Vs Abakaliki FC
Women’s Competition (Round of 32)
Rivers Angels Vs NAF Queens
Abia Angels Vs Ikukuoma Queens
FC Robo Queens Vs Rangers Women
Remo Stars Ladies Vs Onimarg FC
Ahudiannem Queens Vs Moje Queens
Heartland Queens Vs Dragon Fury Ladies
Ibom Angels Vs Fortress Ladies
Pacesetter Queens Vs Bayelsa Queens
Osun Babes Vs Plateau United Queens
Sunshine Queens Vs Solo Wonders
Confluence Queens Vs Gallant Queens
Fuoye Queens Vs Esthington FC
Delta Queens Vs Royal Queens
Edo Queens Vs Ghetto Tiger Queens
Naija Ratels Vs Mighty Jets Mata
Osklean FC Vs Nasarawa Amazons
