Nigeria President Federation Cup National Draw Holds Friday in Abuja

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the draw for the national stage of the 2026 President Federation Cup will take place on Friday at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja.

The draw will involve teams that qualified after the national playoff matches, where four teams were knocked out in the women’s category and six teams exited the men’s competition.

A total of 32 teams will compete in the women’s event, while 64 teams will battle for glory in the men’s tournament.

Defending champions Kwara United will return to defend their title in the men’s competition alongside top clubs such as Shooting Stars, Rangers International, Bendel Insurance, Nasarawa United, Ikorodu City, Rivers United and Barau FC.

In the women’s category, holders Rivers Angels will face competition from leading sides including Nasarawa Amazons, FC Robo Queens, Ibom Angels, Bayelsa Queens and Naija Ratels.

Akwa Ibom State will be represented by Akwa United and Godswill Akpabio FC in the men’s competition, while Ibom Angels and Solo Wonders will compete in the women’s event.

Other notable clubs in the men’s tournament include Enyimba FC, Lobi Stars, Warri Wolves, Plateau United and Niger Tornadoes.

The President Federation Cup remains one of Nigeria’s biggest domestic football competitions, bringing together clubs from across the country in both the men’s and women’s categories.