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El-Kanemi Warriors set final clash with Ikorodu City in President Federation Cup

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El-Kanemi Warriors set final clash with Ikorodu City in President Federation Cup

Three-time winners El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri will face Ikorodu City in the men’s final of this year’s President Federation Cup after both sides booked their places in contrasting semi-final encounters.

At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Ikorodu City continued their giant-killing run, edging past Nasarawa United 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in regulation time. The result deepened Nasarawa United’s painful history at the venue, which has now seen them fall short in another dramatic shootout.

The encounter echoed a familiar pattern for the “Solid Miners,” who had previously suffered heartbreak in a 2–2 draw final five years ago before losing on penalties to Bayelsa United.

In the other semi-final played in Katsina, El-Kanemi Warriors showed their pedigree as former champions of 1991, 1992 and 2024, defeating Wikki Tourists 3–1 to reach their second final in two years.

Women’s Federation Cup reaches quarter-final stage

The women’s competition continues on Thursday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, with two quarter-final fixtures lined up.

At 1pm, Sunshine Queens will face Confluence Queens, before defending giants Rivers Angels take on FC Robo Queens at 4pm.

Elsewhere, in Aba, Heartland Queens will battle Ibom Angels, while in Anyigba, Nasarawa Amazons will confront an improved Edo Queens side.

Men’s Semi-Final Results

El-Kanemi Warriors 3–1 Wikki Tourists

Nasarawa United 1–1 Ikorodu City (Ikorodu City won 4–2 on penalties)

Women’s Quarter-Final Fixtures

Sunshine Queens vs Confluence Queens — Benin City (1pm, 18/06/2026)

Rivers Angels vs FC Robo Queens — Benin City (4pm, 18/06/26)

Heartland Queens vs Ibom Angels — Aba (4pm, 18/06/26)

Edo Queens vs Nasarawa Amazons — Anyigba (4pm, 18/06/26)

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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