The quarter-final stage of the 2026 President Federation Cup delivered tight contests, with several matches decided by penalties after intense regulation time battles.
In one of the standout fixtures, Edo Queens were held to a 0-0 draw by Nasarawa Amazons. The Solid Babes kept their composure in the shootout, winning 5-3 on penalties to book a place in the semi-finals.
Quarter-Final Results
Rivers Angels 0-1 FC Robo Queens
Heartland Queens 2-2 Ibom Angels (Heartland Queens win 4-2 on penalties)
Sunshine Queens 1-0 Confluence Queens
Edo Queens 0-0 Nasarawa Amazons (Nasarawa Amazons win 5-3 on penalties)
Semi-Final Fixtures
FC Robo Queens vs Heartland Queens
Sunshine Queens vs Nasarawa Amazons
The semi-final stage promises more high-stakes action as the remaining teams chase a place in the final of the prestigious competition.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
