NPFL title contenders Rivers United and Rangers International headline the standout fixture in the round of 32 of the 2026 President Federation Cup, with the ties confirmed on Thursday, www.aclsports.com reports.
After cruising past G12 FC of Lagos and seeing off NNL side Godswill Akpabio United FC respectively in the previous round, Rivers United and Rangers will now clash for a place in the Round of 16. Rivers United are aiming to win the competition for the first time, while six-time champions Rangers are chasing their first national title since 2018.
In the other match-ups, defending champions Kwara United will face Sokoto United, who edged Mojoda FC in a marathon shoot-out on Wednesday. Having sent Katsina United out, Sapele Lions will now face Adamawa United for a place in the next round.
Crown FC will take on 2023 champions Bendel Insurance, while Bida Lions, who sent Beyond Limits out of the competition, will hope to cause another upset when they face NPFL side Warri Wolves. Enyimba are up against Gombe United, while Ikorodu City will face Jigawa Golden Stars in this round of the competition.
It will be a battle of former champions when Elkanemi Warriors take on Akwa United. Shooting Stars, who last won the competition in 1995, will do battle with Kada Warriors. Meanwhile, Wikki Tourists v Bayelsa United – this is a fixture between two newly relegated teams from the NPFL.
These round of 32 ties will be played across the country on 27th/28th May. Time, date, and venue will be confirmed by the NFF’s Competitions department later.
ROUND OF 32 FIXTURES IN FULL
Kwara United v Sokoto United
Sapele Lions v Adamawa United
Bendel Insurance v Crown
Elkanemi v Akwa United
Shooting Stars v Kada Warriors
Wikki Tourists v Bayelsa United
Bida Lions v Warri Wolves
Flight FC v Mighty Jets
Rivers United v Rangers International
Ejigbo City v Nasarawa United
Kogi United v Plateau United
Ingas v FC Basira
Ikorodu City v Jigawa Golden Stars
Enyimba v Gombe United
Sunshine Stars U19 v Warinje FC
Barau FC v Abakaliki FC
