The stage is set for another round of exciting action in the 2026 President Federation Cup following the release of the Round of 16 fixtures.
Several intriguing matchups are on the cards as teams continue their quest for a place in the quarter-finals of Nigeria’s oldest football competition.
One of the standout fixtures will see former champions Bendel Insurance take on El-Kanemi Warriors in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter. Rivers United will also face a stern test against Nasarawa United after eliminating Rangers International in the previous round.
Elsewhere, giant-killers Sokoto United and Adamawa United will battle for a place in the last eight, while Kada Warriors face Wikki Tourists in another highly anticipated clash.
Bida Lions will square off against Flight FC, Plateau United take on FC Basira, and Ikorodu City face two-time African champions Enyimba in one of the biggest ties of the round.
Youthful side Sunshine Stars U-19 will look to continue their fairytale run when they meet Barau FC.
2026 President Federation Cup Round of 16 Fixtures
Sokoto United vs Adamawa United
Bendel Insurance vs El-Kanemi Warriors
Kada Warriors vs Wikki Tourists
Bida Lions vs Flight FC
Rivers United vs Nasarawa United
Plateau United vs FC Basira
Ikorodu City vs Enyimba FC
Sunshine Stars U-19 vs Barau FC
With several top-flight clubs already knocked out, the race for Federation Cup glory remains wide open as the remaining teams prepare for another round of knockout football drama.
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.
