Newly crowned champions of the 2025/2026 NPFL, Rangers International of Enugu, will headline the 2026 President Federation Cup Round of 32 with a high-profile clash against second-placed Rivers United of Port Harcourt, Completesports.com reports.
The two NPFL giants will lock horns at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Monday, June 1. The Pride of Rivers, who are still reeling from losing the league title to the Flying Antelopes, are determined to oust Rangers from the Federation Cup.
However, Enugu Rangers, basking in the euphoria of equalling Enyimba’s nine league title triumphs, are confident of completing a domestic double.
Federation Cup Heavyweights Set For Uyo Showdown
Other tough Round of 32 fixtures include relegated El-Kanemi Warriors’ showdown against Akwa United at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja.
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The clash between newly relegated sides Wikki Tourists and Bayelsa United in Lafia, as well as the Enyimba versus Gombe United tie in Makurdi, are expected to attract huge attention.
Barau FC, Abakaliki FC Battle In Promising Tie
The Bwari Township Stadium in the Federal Capital Territory will witness the clash between last year’s finalists, Abakaliki FC, and giant-killers Barau FC of Kano. The encounter promises to be fiercely contested, with both sides boasting youthful and enterprising players.
Full Federation Cup Round Of 32 Fixtures And Venues
Below are the full Round of 32 fixtures and venues:
- Kwara United Vs Sokoto United – Abuja Area 3 (01/06/26): 4pm
- Sapele Lions Vs Adamawa United – Makurdi (01/06/26): 1pm
- Bendel Insurance Vs Crown FC – Lagos (01/06/26): 4pm
- El-Kanemi Warriors Vs Akwa United – Abuja FIFA Goal Project (01/06/26): 4pm
- Shooting Stars Vs Kada Warriors – Minna (01/06/26): 4pm
- Wikki Tourists Vs Bayelsa United – Lafia (01/06/26): 1pm
- Bida Lions Vs Warri Wolves – Osogbo (01/06/26): 4pm
- Flight FC Vs Mighty Jets – Lafia (01/06/26): 10am
- Rivers United Vs Enugu Rangers – Uyo Township Stadium (01/06/26): 4pm
- Ejigbo City Vs Nasarawa United – Benin City (01/06/26): 4pm
- Kogi United Vs Plateau United – Lafia (01/06/26): 4pm
- Ingas FC Vs FC Basira – Anyigba (01/06/26): 1pm
- Ikorodu City Vs Jigawa Golden Stars – Anyigba (01/06/26): 4pm
- Enyimba FC Vs Gombe United – Makurdi (01/06/26): 4pm
- Sunshine Stars U19 Vs Warinje FC – Abuja Area 3 (01/06/26): 1pm
- Barau FC Vs Abakaliki FC – Abuja Bwari (01/06/26): 4pm
By Richard Jideaka, Abuja
