President Federation Cup round of 32 fixtures announced

Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has released the fixtures for the Round of 32 in the ongoing President Federation Cup, with top clubs set to battle for a place in the next stage of the prestigious competition.

In one of the standout matches, eight-time Nigerian champions Enyimba FC will take on El-Kanemi Warriors in Bwari, Abuja, on April 2 at 4 pm. Enyimba, who thrashed El-Shama FC 5-0 in the previous round, will be looking to continue their impressive form.

Another intriguing contest will see Abakaliki FC, who secured a surprise 2-1 victory over Yobe Desert Stars in the last round, face Katsina United at Area 3, Abuja. Katsina United, fresh from a narrow 1-0 win over Green Beret, will be aiming to assert their dominance.

Elsewhere, Bayelsa United will lock horns with FC Basira in Kaduna, while Nasarawa United faces Ijele FC in Anyigba in an early morning fixture. Ijele FC will be brimming with confidence following their emphatic 8-1 demolition of Lautau FC in the previous round.

Warri Wolves have automatically advanced to the Round of 16 after their would-be opponents, Shooting Stars, were expelled from the tournament for listing ineligible players.

Other key fixtures include:

Wikki Tourists vs Rovers FC (Lafia, 10 am)

Ikorodu City vs Crown FC (Ijebu-Ode, 4 pm)

Beyond Limit vs Rivers United (Benin City, 4 pm)

Mighty Jets Feeders vs Akwa United (Anyigba, 1 pm)

Inter Lagos vs Jr. Danburan (Anyigba, April 3, 4 pm)

Lobi Stars vs Solution FC (Aba, 4 pm)

Kwara United vs Gombe United (Lafia, 1 pm)

Sunshine Stars vs Plateau United (Anyigba, 4 pm)

Osun United vs E-World FC (Awka, 1 pm)

Bendel Insurance vs Adamawa United (Lafia, 4 pm)

Heartland FC vs Rangers Int’l (Awka, 4 pm)

With several top-tier clubs in contention, the Round of 32 promises thrilling encounters and potential upsets as teams vie for a spot in the next phase of the competition. Matches will take place across multiple venues on April 2 and 3, 2025.

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