The Nigeria Football Federation has officially confirmed the venues, dates and kickoff times for the 2026 President Federation Cup Round of 32 fixtures as clubs prepare for another decisive stage of Nigeria’s oldest domestic football competition.
The Round of 32 follows a dramatic previous phase that saw several major upsets, including the elimination of Katsina United, Niger Tornadoes and Lobi Stars.
One of the biggest fixtures of the round will see Rivers United face Rangers International in Owerri on June 1 by 4pm in a heavyweight all-NPFL clash.
Former champions Enyimba will battle Gombe United in Makurdi, while defending champions Kwara United take on Sokoto United at Area 3, Abuja.
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The giant-killing stories also continue into the Round of 32.
Sunshine Stars U-19, who stunned Niger Tornadoes in the previous round, will face Warinje FC in Abuja, while Sapele Lions conquerors of Katsina United clash with Adamawa United in Makurdi.
Elsewhere, Bendel Insurance face Crown FC in Lagos, while El-Kanemi Warriors meet Akwa United at the FIFA Goal Project pitch in Abuja.
Shooting Stars will tackle Kada Warriors in Minna, as Wikki Tourists face Bayelsa United in Lafia.
With several lower-division sides still in contention and knockout football continuing to produce surprises, expectations remain high ahead of another potentially dramatic round.
Official President Federation Cup Round of 32 Fixtures
- Kwara United vs Sokoto United — Area 3, Abuja — June 1 — 4:00pm
- Sapele Lions FC vs Adamawa United — Makurdi — June 1 — 1:00pm
- Bendel Insurance vs Crown FC — Lagos — June 1 — 4:00pm
- El-Kanemi Warriors vs Akwa United — FIFA Goal Project, Abuja — June 1 — 4:00pm
- Shooting Stars vs Kada Warriors — Minna — June 1 — 4:00pm
- Wikki Tourists vs Bayelsa United — Lafia — June 1 — 1:00pm
- Bida Lions FC vs Warri Wolves — Osogbo — June 1 — 4:00pm
- Flight FC vs Mighty Jets FC — Lafia — June 1 — 10:00am
- Rivers United vs Rangers International — Owerri — June 1 — 4:00pm
- Ejigbo City vs Nasarawa United — Benin — June 1 — 4:00pm
- Kogi United vs Plateau United — Lafia — June 1 — 4:00pm
- Ingas FC vs FC Basira — Anyigba, Kogi State — June 1 — 1:00pm
- Ikorodu City vs Jigawa Golden Stars — Anyigba, Kogi State — June 1 — 4:00pm
- Enyimba vs Gombe United — Makurdi — June 1 — 4:00pm
- Sunshine Stars U-19 vs Warinje FC — Area 3, Abuja — June 1 — 1:00pm
- Barau FC vs Abakaliki FC — Bwari, Abuja — June 1 — 4:00pm
