• By Harry Awurumibe, Editor-in-Chief, Abuja

    Photo shows NFF General Secretary, Dr Sanusi conducting the draw in Abuja on Friday

    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.