NFF Confirms President Federation Cup Playoff Fixtures

The Nigeria Football Federation has released the fixtures for the playoff stage of this year’s President Federation Cup, officially setting the competition in motion.

The matches will begin on Wednesday, May 6, at different centres across the country after the completion of the State FA Cup competitions that produced winners and runners-up.

According to a statement signed by the NFF Director of Competitions, Ruth David, the men’s and women’s matches will be played at the same time in various venues nationwide.

One of the biggest matches in the men’s category will see Lagos club G12 FC face Dokkal Khairu FC of Osun State at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta.

Ondo champions Sunshine Stars U19 will also battle Harmony FC of Ekiti in Osogbo.

Other fixtures will see Westgate FC of Edo take on Amanda FC of Anambra in Enugu, while Zamfara United Feeders face Kanta Warriors of Kebbi in Sokoto.

Adamawa Academy are scheduled to play against Elkanemi Junior from Borno in Bauchi, while Sporting Supreme U19 from Abuja will travel to Lafia to face Reigners FC of Kogi State.

In the women’s category, NAF Queens FC from Abuja will meet Model Queen FC of Kwara, while Kada Queens of Kaduna face Mighty Jets Mata FC from Plateau State.

Bayelsa Princesses FC will go up against Ikukuoma Queens FC of Imo, while Zorha Queens FC of Enugu are set to battle Esthington FC of Ebonyi.

The playoff stage will decide the teams that qualify for the main competition of Nigeria’s oldest domestic football tournament.