Nasarawa Amazons were crowned champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women’s President Federation Cup after edging Heartland Queens 6-5 on penalties in a thrilling final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Saturday.
The victory earned the Lafia-based club their third President Federation Cup title, adding to their previous triumphs in 2005 and 2019.
Heartland Queens, making their first-ever appearance in the final, broke the deadlock just a minute into the second half through Johnson Chizoba.
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Nasarawa Amazons responded in the 69th minute when substitute Judith Adaobi found the equaliser to bring her side back into the contest.
With neither side able to find a winner in regulation time, the match was decided by a penalty shootout.
Nasarawa Amazons held their nerve from the spot, converting six of their kicks to secure a 6-5 shootout victory after Heartland Queens scored five.
Attention will now shift to the men’s final, where El-Kanemi Warriors will take on Ikorodu City for the 2026 President Federation Cup title.
By Adeboye Amosu
