President Federation Cup draw set for Friday
The Nigeria Football Federation will conduct the draw ceremony for the national phase of the 2026 President Federation Cup on Friday at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja.
The ceremony follows the conclusion of the national playoff fixtures, where four teams were eliminated from the women’s category and six sides exited the men’s competition.
A total of 32 teams will battle for glory in the women’s tournament, while 64 clubs have secured places in the men’s competition as the race for Nigeria’s oldest domestic cup competition intensifies.
Defending champions Kwara United headline the men’s category alongside several heavyweight contenders including Shooting Stars, Rangers International, Bendel Insurance, Rivers United, Nasarawa United, Ikorodu City and Barau FC.
In the women’s competition, holders Rivers Angels will be aiming to defend their crown against strong opposition from Nasarawa Amazons, Bayelsa Queens, FC Robo Queens, Ibom Angels and Naija Ratels.
The national competition is expected to produce thrilling fixtures as clubs from the Nigeria Premier Football League, lower divisions and grassroots teams prepare for a shot at silverware and continental qualification.
Women’s Teams Qualified for National Competition
Abia: Ahudiyannem Queens, Abia Angels
Akwa Ibom: Ibom Angels, Solo Wonders
Bayelsa: Bayelsa Queens
Delta: Delta Queens, Royal Queens
Ebonyi: Esthinghton FC
Edo: Edo Queens, Fortress Ladies
Ekiti: Ekiti Queens
Enugu: Rangers Women
FCT: Naija Ratels, NAF FC
Imo: Heartland Queens, Ikukuoma Queens
Kaduna: Gallant Queens
Kogi: Confluence Queens
Kwara: Moje Queens
Lagos: FC Robo Queens, Ghetto Tiger Ladies
Nasarawa: Nasarawa Amazons
Ogun: Remo Stars Ladies
Ondo: Sunshine Queens, Onimarg FC
Osun: Osun Babes
Oyo: Pacesetter Queens, Dragon Fury Ladies
Plateau: Mighty Jets Mata, Plateau United Queens
Rivers: Rivers Angels, Osklean FC
Men’s Teams Qualified for National Competition
Abia: Enyimba FC, Ahudiyannem FC
Adamawa: Adamawa United, Adamawa United Academy
Akwa Ibom: Akwa United, Godswill Akpabio FC
Anambra: Edel FC
Bauchi: Wikki Tourists, Warinje FC
Bayelsa: Bayelsa United, Krosaders Football Academy
Benue: Flight FC, Lobi Stars
Borno: El-Kanemi Warriors
Cross River: E-World FC, Mojoda FC
Delta: Sapele Lions, Warri Wolves
Ebonyi: Rice FC, Cynosure FC
Edo: Bendel Insurance, Westgate FC
Ekiti: Agbana Wonderful FA
Enugu: Rangers International, Ingas FC
FCT: Sporting Supreme U19, Sporting Supreme FC
Gombe: Gombe United, El-Shama FC
Imo: Campus FC, OISA FC
Jigawa: Jigawa Golden Stars, Jigawa Golden Stars Jnr
Kaduna: Kada Warriors, ABU DLC
Kano: Barau FC, Bichi First
Katsina: Katsina United, Katsina United Jnr
Kebbi: Kebbi United, Kanta Warriors
Kogi: Kogi United
Kwara: Kwara United, Gaa Akanbi
Lagos: Ikorodu City, G12 FC
Nasarawa: Nasarawa United, FC Basira
Niger: Bida Lions, Niger Tornadoes
Ogun: Beyond Limits Academy, Stormers FC
Ondo: Sunshine U19, Adanimogo FC
Osun: Ejigbo City
Oyo: Crown FC, Shooting Stars
Plateau: Plateau United, Mighty Jets
Rivers: Rivers United, Wilbros FC
Sokoto: Sokoto United, YSFON Stars
Zamfara: Zamfara United
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