Nasarawa United, Plateau, and Lobi Stars seal President Federation Cup Round of 32 berths

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) teams continue to progress to the latter stage of the 2025 President Federation Cup.

After Rangers International FC edged out Kano Pillars on Tuesday, Nasarawa United joined them with a 2-0 win over Flight FC on Wednesday.

Goals from Ugochukwu Leonard and Kabir Balogun sealed the victory and a place into the Round of 32.

Similarly, Plateau United pipped Abia State champions, Ahudiya Nnem 2-1 to also book their spot in the Round of 32.

Godwin Samuel broke the deadlock for Ahudiya Nnem from the penalty spot.

Vincent Temitope equalized for the NPFL side also from the penalty spot before Sunday Anthony’s header sealed victory for Plateau United.

Ahudiya Nnem defeated Abia Warriors and Enyimba FC on their way to winning the Abia State FA Cup before bowing out to Plateau United.

At the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, two second half goals lifted Lobi Stars to a 2-0 win against Discovery Talent Academy.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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