The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the venues and kick-off times for the semi-finals of the 2025 President Men’s Federation Cup, with four clubs—Rangers International, Kwara United, Abakaliki FC, and Ikorodu City—now just one win away from a place in the final.
Among the quartet, Rangers International lead the charge with a rich history behind them. The Enugu-based side have lifted the FA Cup six times, third only to Shooting Stars, who top the honours list with eight titles, and the now-defunct Lagos Railways, who claimed seven.
Rangers will meet Kwara United in one of the semi-final ties, set to take place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. With eight NPFL titles and a continental crown in the African Cup Winners’ Cup, Rangers remain the only club in the 2025 FA cup to have triumphed both domestically and on the continental stage.
Their narrow 1–0 quarter-final victory over Plateau United keeps them on course for a seventh FA cup crown, but standing in their way is a determined Kwara United side.
The Ilorin outfit are still chasing their first-ever major trophy, and after a nail-biting 5–4 penalty shootout win over Akwa United, they will enter this tie with renewed belief.
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Meanwhile, the second semi-final will see Abakaliki FC face Ikorodu City at the Bwari Stadium in Abuja. Both clubs are yet to win silverware, making this clash a landmark opportunity.
Abakaliki, the only second-tier side remaining in the competition, stunned Nasarawa United with a dramatic penalty shootout win and now seek to extend what has been a remarkable underdog story. Ikorodu City, who eliminated Wikki Tourists, are also within touching distance of a historic final appearance.
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The semi-finals are scheduled for 21 May 2025, with both matches kicking off at 4:00 pm local time.
