Nigeria Premier Football League side Enyimba emerged as the new Abia State Champion after beating Ahudiyannem FC 4-0 in the final, while Shooting Stars Sports Clubs (3SC) lost to Crown FC on penalties in the Oyo State final, reports www.aclsports.com.
Enyimba, who have been locked in the fight to beat the drop in the topflight, hammered the defending champions Ahudiyannem FC 4-0 to avenge last year’s defeat at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba. Wonah Williams scored a brace, with Samuel Okechukwu and Joel Ezra adding two further goals to see the nine-time league champions claim the title.
In Oyo State, 3SC fell 4-2 on penalties to Crown FC of Ogbomoso in the final decided at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. David Emmanuel handed Crown FC the lead before the Oluyole Warriors got back on level terms through Alade Balogun. With nothing to separate the sides after 90 minutes, penalties were required. Emmanuel Luky and Ismail Ayodele missed their penalties, while Crown FC converted all four of theirs to dethrone 3SC as champions. It was the same penalty scoreline as the 2025 final between the two clubs.
Saro Loveday’s first-half penalty was all Bayelsa United needed to beat Krosaders in the Bayelsa State final. In Imo State, Campos FA claimed the title with a 2-0 win over OISA FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. Ehirim Dikachi opened the scoring before Nnadi Chukwuemeka sealed victory late on. In Delta State, De Sapele Lions beat Warri Wolves 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to avenge last year’s defeat.
In Ogun State, Beyond Limits came from behind to beat Stormers 2-1 in the final. It is the second time the Ikenne-based academy will be winning the title, following their maiden triumph three years ago. Edo State champions Bendel Insurance secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Westgate FC to retain the title they won last year.
In Benue, Flight FC edged Lobi Stars 1-0, though both teams advanced to the national stage. Kwara United continued to reign supreme in Kwara State as they defeated GAA Akanbi 2-0 in the final on Sunday. Aule Johnmark and Alao Mohammed scored for the Harmony Boys.
Former NPFL champions Rivers United comfortably dispatched Wilbros FC 3-0 in the Rivers State final played on Sunday. Sunday Chinedu, Samuel Wisdom, and Handsome Surveyor with the goals for Finidi George’s side. Wikki Tourists defeated Warinje FC on penalties to take the crown in Bauchi State. Similarly, Sunshine Stars U19 defeated Adamimogo 5-4 on penalties to clinch the title in Ondo State.
In Cross River State, E-World United FC defeated Mojoda 2-1 to take home the title at the UJ Essuene Stadium in Calabar. Agbanna FC won a marathon shootout against Harmony FC to become champions in Ekiti State, as Sokoto United also continued their dominance in Sokoto State with another triumph.
In Enugu and Nasarawa States, it was straightforward wins for Rangers and Nasarawa United against Ingas and Basira, respectively. Akwa United also edged Godswill Akpabio United 5-4 on penalties after a 0–0 draw in regulation time to retain their Akwa Ibom State FA Cup crown. Meanwhile, Kazeem Adeyanju scored the only goal to help Plateau United beat Mighty Jets in the Plateau State final.
In Anambra State, Edel FC beat Amanda FC 2-0 to retain the trophy. Abakaliki FC beat Cynosure 1-0 to retain the Ebonyi State FA Cup title. Sporting Supreme defeated their U19 side 2-1 in the FCT final. In Katsina, Katsina United also beat their Feeder team 1-0 thanks to Daniel Agara’s goal to claim the title.
Kogi United defeated Reigners FC 2-0 in the Kogi State final. Ali Musa and Ismaila Isah scored for United in the contest decided at the Confluence Stadium. Elkanemi Warriors also defeated their Feeder team by a lone goal in the Borno State final. It was the same outcome between Adamawa United and Adamawa Academy in the Adamawa State final, which saw the former retain the title.
In Osun State, Dokkal Khairu defeated Ejigbo City FC 1-0 to win the title, while Kebbi United beat Kanta United 5-3 on penalties to triumph in Kebbi State. Niger Tornadoes lost 1-0 to Bida Lions in the Niger State FA Cup final, decided at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna. Gombe United thumped El Shama 4-0 to win the Gombe State title.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State final between ADU DLC and Kada Warriors, which was earlier suspended due to heavy downpour on Sunday, will be concluded on Monday. In addition, the Kano State final will be decided between Barau FC and Bichi First on Monday, while the Lagos State final will be contested between Ikorodu City, who are in their fourth successive final, and G12 football club.
All state finalists, including the FCT, will now play in the President Federation Cup that begins in May.
