By Dayo Awoniyi
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the prize money for the winners and runners-up of the 2025 President Federation Cup across both the men’s and women’s categories.
In the men’s competition, newly crowned champions Kwara United received a record ₦50 million after securing their first-ever title. Runners-up Abakaliki FC earned ₦20 million for their efforts.
In the women’s category, Rivers Angels—who lifted their 10th Federation Cup title—were awarded ₦25 million, while Nasarawa Amazons, who narrowly lost in the final, received ₦10 million.
The NFF also handed out individual awards recognizing standout performances in the tournament:
Women’s Category
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Shola Shobowale (Nasarawa Amazons)
Top Scorer: Abasi Ofon Uwa (Ibom Angels)
Best Goalkeeper: Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels)
Men’s Category
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Victor Okoye (Kwara United)
Top Scorer: Mercelle Akinocho (Beyond Limits)
Best Goalkeeper: Suraj Aiyeleso (Kwara United)
The NFF stated that the cash rewards and individual honors are part of ongoing efforts to incentivize excellence and growth in Nigerian domestic football.
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