2025 President Federation Cup: Abakaliki FC stun Enyimba as NPFL teams seal quarter-final spots

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Enyimba FC will take no further part in the 2025 President Federation Cup after bowing out in the Round of 16 on Wednesday.

The People’s Elephant lost 2-0 to Abakaliki FC ending their campaign in the competition.

They will now shift focus on getting a continental ticket through the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Elsewhere, other top-flight NPFL teams made it to the quarter-finals.

Rangers International pipped Bendel Insurance 1-0.

Akwa United also recorded the same result against second-tier Nigeria National League (NNL) side Inter Lagos.

Ikorodu City FC ended Beyond Limit Academy’s fairy tale run with a 2-0 win.

After a 1-1 draw, Wikki Tourist, the second non-NPFL side remaining in the tournament, secured a 4-3 penalty win over Warri Wolves.

Plateau United edged Osun United 2-1 while Kwara United defeated Solution FC 3-0.

Nasarawa United ended Bayelsa United’s unbeaten run with a 5-4 victory on penalties after a 1-1 scoreline in regulation time.