The draw for this year’s President Federation Cup Round of 64 has set up a thrilling clash between two of Nigeria’s football powerhouses. Rangers International FC of Enugu will face Kano Pillars, promising an electrifying early showdown in the competition.
Rangers, the competition’s most successful club with six titles, will be up against a Kano Pillars side strengthened by Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa.
The Pillars, two-time winners of the trophy, will be eager to avenge their 2018 final heartbreak, where they played out a dramatic 3-3 draw before losing 4-3 on penalties to Rangers.
El-Kanemi defeated Abia Warriors in the FA Cup final in Lagos.
Elsewhere, reigning champions El-Kanemi Warriors will kick off their title defense against Simon Ben FC, a Kaduna-based team owned by Ibukun Simon, wife of Super Eagles winger Moses Simon.
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Enyimba FC, another Nigerian football giant, takes on El-Shama FC, while Yobe Desert Stars battle Abakaliki FC for a place in the next round.
More Exciting Fixtures on the Cards
Other notable fixtures include:
- Katsina United facing a tricky test against Green Beret
- Nasarawa United squaring off with Flight FC
- Zamfara United taking on Shooting Stars in a North vs. Southwest battle
- Wikki Tourists clashing with Edel FC
Additional matchups feature Rovers FC vs. Igbajo FC, Ikorodu City vs. Sunshine U19, Rivers United vs. Barau FC, Mighty Jets vs. Imperial FC, and Akwa United vs. Kebbi United.
Full List of Round of 64 Fixtures (Men’s Competition)
- El-Kanemi Warriors vs. Simon Ben FC
- Enyimba FC vs. El-Shama FC
- Yobe Desert Stars vs. Abakaliki FC
- Katsina United vs. Green Beret
- Nasarawa United vs. Flight FC
- Ijele FC vs. Lautau FC
- Bayelsa United vs. EFCC FC
- FC Basira vs. Atlantic FA
- Warri Wolves vs. Wilbros FC
- Shooting Stars vs. Zamfara United
- Wikki Tourists vs. Edel FC
- Rovers FC vs. Igbajo FC
- Ikorodu City vs. Sunshine U19
- Crown FC vs. NOSMAS FC
- Beyond Limit FC vs. Krusaders FC
- Rivers United vs. Barau FC
- Mighty Jets vs. Imperial FC
- Akwa United vs. Kebbi United
- Inter Lagos vs. Harmony FA
- Sokoto United vs. Jr. Danburan FC
- Lobi Stars vs. Discovery Talent FC
- Solution FC vs. Eagle Stars
- Kwara United vs. Cynosure FC
- Gombe United vs. Assemblies of God
- Sunshine Stars vs. FC Bako
- Plateau United vs. Ahudiyannem FC
- Osun United vs. FWC FC
- ABS FC vs. E-World
- Bendel Insurance vs. Dandidi Babes
- Adamawa United vs. Warinje Babes
- Heartland FC vs. CP Strikers
- Rangers Int’l vs. Kano Pillars
Kano Pillars defeated Rangers across both legs this season.
Round of 32 Fixtures (Women’s Competition)
- Rivers Angels vs. Moje Queens
- Gallant Queens vs. First Mahi Babes
- Remo Stars Ladies vs. Plateau United Queens
- Dannaz Ladies vs. GP World
- Delta Queens vs. Jacklyn Angels
- Ibom Angels vs. Sporting Angels
- Fortress Ladies vs. Onimarg FC
- Heartland Queens vs. Crystal Stars
- Osun Babes vs. N-Youth Ladies
- Edo Queens vs. Kada Queens
- Delta Babes vs. Mighty Jets Mata
- Adamawa Queens vs. Unification Ladies
- Sunshine Queens vs. Castmog Ladies
- Confluence Queens vs. Ahudiyannem Queens
- Nasarawa Amazons vs. Kwara Ladies
- Bayelsa Queens vs. Naija Ratels
All matches are scheduled for Wednesday, March 19.
Source: TheAthleticNG
