The Nigeria Football Federation has completed the draw for the Round of 64 of the 2026 President Federation Cup, unveiling a series of fixtures that set up early clashes between Nigeria’s top-flight sides and ambitious grassroots teams.
The competition, regarded as the country’s oldest and one of its most prestigious domestic football tournaments, also carries continental significance, with the eventual champions earning a ticket to the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.
Several Nigeria Premier Football League sides have been handed tricky assignments against lower-tier opposition, a hallmark of the competition’s reputation for upsets and surprise runs.
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Former champions Bendel Insurance will begin their campaign against Kogi United, while Rangers International have been drawn against Mojoda FC in what promises to be a closely watched encounter.
Rivers United face Sporting Supreme U-19, as Enyimba International take on Jigawa Golden Stars Junior in another fixture that pits elite experience against youthful ambition.
Elsewhere, Shooting Stars will meet GAA Akanbi FC, Plateau United go up against Cynosure FC, and Niger Tornadoes will face Bida Lions FC.
Akwa United have been paired with Kanta Warriors, while El-Kanemi Warriors will square up against Ingas FC.
Full Round of 64 fixtures (selected)
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
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The draw also shows the presence of several academy and grassroots teams who will be aiming to produce shock results against more established opposition, continuing the tradition of surprise outcomes in the competition.
The Nigeria Football Federation is expected to confirm official dates and venues for the Round of 64 fixtures in the coming days.
