GTI promises spectacular President Federation Cup final as Kwara, Abakaliki FC tango

Strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, have assured football fans nationwide of an unforgettable finale to the 77th edition of Nigeria’s oldest domestic football competition.

In a statement issued Wednesday, GTI’s Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, confirmed that preparations for the President Federation Cup final are well underway.

The event will take place at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Saturday, June 28, 2025, promising a thrilling mix of top-tier football and entertainment.

“Mobolaji Johnson Arena will come alive with soccer fireworks and thrilling entertainment,” Ekejiuba said.

“Finalists in both the women’s and men’s categories will showcase talent, grit, and passion that define the spirit of the President Federation Cup.”

In the men’s final, Kwara United will face the surprise package Abakaliki FC, who have defied expectations with a remarkable run to the final.

Kwara United booked their place with a narrow 1-0 semi-final win over reigning NPFL champions, Enugu Rangers.

Abakaliki FC, also known as the De Rice Boys, have stunned football fans by eliminating four NPFL sides: Yobe Desert Stars, Katsina United, Enyimba FC, and Nasarawa United.

Their semi-final victory over Ikorodu City confirmed their spot in the final, which kicks off at 4:00 p.m.

On the women’s side, Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt will clash with Nasarawa Amazons in a much-anticipated showdown at 1:00 p.m.

Rivers Angels, nine-time winners, are chasing a historic 10th title, while Nasarawa Amazons seek to reclaim the crown they last won in 2019 — a victory achieved by defeating Rivers Angels.

A compelling subplot to the women’s final involves Nasarawa Amazons captain Josephine Mathias, who was part of the Rivers Angels squad that fell short in the 2019 final, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the encounter.

Both matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport and Propel Sports Africa, bringing the drama to fans across Nigeria and beyond.

GTI’s partnership with the NFF underscores its commitment to advancing Nigerian football, with the 2025 President Federation Cup final marking a major milestone in that journey.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career 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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