Nigeria Leagues
2024 Federations Cup: Kano Pillars clash with Rangers headline Round of 64 draw
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
In an electrifying display of anticipation, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) orchestrated the draw for the Round of 64 in the men’s Federations Cup, unfolding a tapestry of exhilarating matchups on Thursday.
Dominating the spotlight is the clash between titans as Kano Pillars and Enugu Rangers prepare to lock horns, the sole fixture pitting two heavyweights of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) against each other.
Holding the mantle of defending champions, Bendel Insurance of Edo State embark on their quest for consecutive glory against the formidable second-tier side, Stormers SC from Ogun State.
Meanwhile, the renowned Enyimba FC from Abia, adorned with the laurels of two-time African champions, engage in a fierce encounter with the spirited Warinje FC from Bauchi.
The drama continues as Beyond Limits, victors of the Ogun State FA Cup, collide with the valiant Hammola International, the gallant runners-up from Osun State.
Osun United, champions of the Osun State FA Cup, brace themselves for a showdown against EFCC FC, the formidable representatives from the Nigeria National League (NNL), hailing from the Federal Capital Territory.
The stage is set for Akwa United of Akwa Ibom to cross swords with the formidable Cynosure FC from Ebonyi, promising a clash of skill and determination.
In another captivating matchup, Lobi Stars representing Benue, brace for battle against Delta Marine, showcasing the indomitable spirit of Delta State.
Shooting Stars Sports Club from Oyo state brace for a test of mettle against Solutions FC from Anambra, each vying for supremacy in a clash of unfettered passion.
Completing this riveting array of fixtures, Kwara United, holders of the Kwara State FA Cup, lock horns with the formidable Rovers FC from Cross Rivers, igniting the flames of competition in a battle for regional pride.
ROUND OF 64: MEN’S DRAW
Bendel Insurance (Edo) Vs Stormers SC (Ogun)
Wikki Tourists (Bauchi) Vs Jr. Danburan (Katsina)
Osun United (Osun) Vs EFCC FC (FCT)
Edel FC (Anambra) Vs Discovery Talent FC (Kebbi)
Zamfara United (Zamfara) Vs ABS FC (Kwara)
Kebbi United (Kebbi) Vs Ine Stars (Edo)
Akwa United (Akwa Ibom) Vs Cynosure FC (Ebonyi)
Mighty Jets (Plateau) Vs Zamfara United Feeders (Zamfara)
Gombe United (Gombe) Vs Karim United (Taraba)
El-Kanemi Warriors (Borno) Vs Adanimogo FC (Ondo)
Lobi Stars (Benue) Vs Delta Marine (Delta)
Shooting Stars (Oyo) Vs Solution FC (Anambra)
Ikorodu City (Lagos) Vs Green Berets (Kaduna)
Coal City (Enugu) Vs Ekiti United Feeders (Ekiti)
Beyond Limits (Ogun) Vs Hammola Int’l (Osun)
Inter Lagos (Lagos) Vs May Frank (Cross River)
Warri Wolves (Delta) Vs Lautai FC (Jigawa)
Kwara United (Kwara) Vs Rovers FC (Cross River)
Abia Warriors (Abia) Vs Ilaji FC (Oyo)
Sporting Supreme (FCT) Vs PCM FC (Ebonyi)
Nasarawa United (Nasarawa) Vs FC Bako (Kobi)
Sokoto United (Sokoto) Vs Ofirima FC (Rivers)
FC One Rocket (Akwa Ibom) Vs Fr. Eburuaja (Imo)
Enyimba FC (Abia) Vs Warinje FC (Bauchi)
Plateau United (Plateau) Vs Ekiti United (Ekiti)
Sunshine Stars (Ondo) Vs Jedo Academy (Sokoto)
Rivers United (Rivers) Vs Ikukuoma FC (Imo)
Niger Tornadoes (Niger) Vs Niger Tornadoes Feeders (Niger)
Katsina United (Katsina) Vs Dutse Strikers (Jigawa)
Bayelsa United (Bayelsa) Vs FC Basira (Nasarawa)
Doma United (Gombe) Vs Gamji Eaglets (Taraba)
Kano Pillars (Kano) Vs Rangers Int’l (Enugu)
