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Nasarawa Amazons Renew Edo Queens Rivalry in President Federation Cup Quarter-final Showdown

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Nasarawa Amazons Renew Edo Queens Rivalry in President Federation Cup Quarter-final Showdown

Nasarawa Amazons will renew their fierce rivalry with reigning NWFL Premiership champions Edo Queens when both sides clash in the quarter-finals of the 2026 President Federation Cup on Thursday at the Prince Abubakar Audu University Mini Stadium in Anyigba, Kogi State.

The encounter comes just weeks after the two teams met during the NWFL Premiership Super Six in Port Harcourt, but this time a place in the Federation Cup semi-finals will be at stake.

The Lafia-based side head into the contest determined to continue their title chase after overcoming Naija Ratels 4-3 on penalties following a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the Round of 16 in Zaria.

Edo Queens, meanwhile, booked their place in the last eight with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Delta Queens in Awka, underlining their credentials as one of the favourites for the title.

Nasarawa Amazons head coach Christopher Danjuma will be looking to mastermind another big performance from his team. The experienced tactician has guided the Amazons to several impressive results this season and is expected to field a strong lineup capable of overcoming the Benin City outfit.

The fixture also rekindles memories of last year’s Federation Cup, when Nasarawa Amazons defeated Edo Queens in the semi-finals. That result adds another layer of intrigue to Thursday’s highly anticipated encounter.

The winner of the tie will progress to the semi-finals, where they will face either Confluence Queens or Sunshine Queens.

With pride, revenge, and a place in the last four on the line, fans can expect an entertaining and fiercely contested battle between two of Nigeria’s leading women’s football clubs.

Samuel Ahmadu

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.

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