The fixtures for the men’s and women’s competition of this year’s President Federation Cup national competition have been released following the draw ceremony held today at the NFF Secretariat, Abuja.
Speaking during the ceremony, NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, stated that this year’s draw process was consistent with previous editions, while noting that the competition structure would be more straightforward as no team received a bye into the next round. Dr. Sanusi assured participating teams, officials, and football stakeholders that the country’s oldest and most prestigious football competition would be maintained on a level-playing ground for all the teams, emphasizing that all regulations guiding the smooth and transparent organization of the tournament would be strictly upheld.
During the draw, defending champions Kwara United were seeded at number one, while last year’s runners-up Abakaliki FC were placed at number 64. The tournament, as is the tradition, will be played strictly on a knockout basis.
Dr Sanusi also confirmed that Asaba, the capital city of Delta State, will host the grand finale of this year’s President Federation Cup competition.
Women’s Competition:
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
Men’s Competition:
Kwara United Vs Sporting Supreme U19
Sokoto United Vs Mojoda FC
Katsina United Vs Sapele Lions
Adamawa United Vs Agbana Wonderful FC
Bendel Insurance Vs Katsina United Jnr
Crown FC Vs Cynosure FC
El-Kanemi Warriors Vs Krosaders FC
Akwa United Vs Wilbros FC
Kebbi United Vs Shooting Stars
Kada Warriors Vs Campos FC
Wikki Tourists Vs Jigawa GS Jnr
Bayelsa United Vs OISA FC
Beyond Limits Vs Bida Lions
Stormers FC Vs Warri Wolves
Adamawa Academy Vs Flight FC
Mighty Jets Vs Adamimogo FC
G12 FC Vs Rivers United
Godswill Akpabio FC Vs Rangers International
Sporting Supreme Vs Ejigbo City
Nasarawa United Vs Westgate FC
Kogi United Vs Lobi Stars
Ahudiannem FC Vs Plateau United
Ingas FC Vs Edel FC
Kanta Warriors Vs FC Basira
Ikorodu City Vs Gaa Akanbi FC
Jigawa GS Vs E-World FC
El Sharma FC Vs Enyimba FC
YSFON Stars Vs Gombe United
Sunshine Stars Vs Niger Tornadoes
Warinje FC Vs Bichi First FC
Zamfara United Vs Barau FC
ABU DLC Vs Abakaliki FC
PHOTO: Dr Sanusi conducting the draw in Abuja on Friday
Maikaba invites 35 players to camp as Flying Eagles begin preparations for WAFU B tourney
Head Coach Abdu Maikaba has called 35 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, as the team begins a new life under the gaffer, and as preparations commence ahead of the WAFU B U20 Championship that Cote d’Ivoire will in the month of July.
In the list are three goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 11 midfielders and 11 forwards.
All invited players are expected to report to camp in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Saturday, 16th May.
PLAYERS INVITED TO FLYING EAGLES’ CAMP FOR WAFU B U20 CHAMPIONSHIP:
Goalkeepers: Clinton Lawani (Sporting Lagos); Abubakar Rufai (NK-Istra 1961(Croatia); Uchechukwu Aloysius (Akwa United)
Defenders: Ayinla Olayomi (Warri Wolves); Abubakar Aliyu (Wikki Tourists); Favour Nkwocha (Morak FC); Wahab Bolanle Musa (FC Malaga, Spain); Bonaventure Chiemela (Inter Lagos); Gamagira Umar Suleman (Ranchers Bees); Mathias Azi Yakubu (GBS); Mutari Momoh (NK-Istra 1961, Croatia); Abdulaziz Musa Ndaman (Mavlon FC); Godwin Samuel (Ikon Allah FC)
Midfielders: Victor Samuel (Sporting Lagos); Oraro Apine (Warri Wolves); Sale Abdulrashid (Kryubar FC, Ukraine); Sa’ad Tijjani (Barau FC); Imran Ahmad (Kano Pillars); Peres Jerem (P Sports); Ayeni Samson (Stormers FC); Habila Simeon Sulai (GBS); Simon Karshe Cletus (FC Rijeka, Croatia); Auwalu Mohammed (Bichi First FC); Ibrahim Yakubu (Turbo Touch)
Forwards: Abba Dalli (Katsina United); Prince Columbus (Forster Academy); Goodluck Angel (P Sports); Imrana Mohammed (FC Alaves, Spain); Adamu Hussaini (Barau FC); Seun Akanji (Sporting Lagos); Shamsudeen Adamu Abdullahi (Capital City FC); Alex Leme (Sporting Lagos); Ezekiel Oguchukwu (Mavlon FC); Mus’ab Suleiman (Footwork FC); Peter Pam Davou (Vitkovice, Czech Republic)
FIFA U20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP POLAND 2025
Group A: Poland, Mexico, Argentina, Benin Republic
Group B: Brazil, England, Canada, Tanzania
Group C: France, Korea Republic, Ghana, Ecuador
Group D: Japan, USA, New Zealand, Italy
Group E: Korea DPR, Colombia, Costa Rica, Portugal
Group F: Spain, Nigeria, China, New Caledonia
