The race for the 2026 Women’s President Federation Cup title will intensify on June 18 following the release of the quarter-final fixtures by the Nigeria Football Federation.
Eight teams remain in contention for one of Nigeria’s most prestigious domestic trophies, with four intriguing fixtures lined up across different venues nationwide.
One of the headline encounters will see Rivers United Women take on FC Robo Queens in Benin City, while Heartland Queens will face Ibom Angels in Aba.
Elsewhere, Sunshine Queens and Confluence Queens will battle for a semi-final spot in Benin City.
Former champions Edo Queens are set for a highly anticipated clash against Nasarawa Amazons in Anyigba, in what promises to be one of the most competitive ties of the round.
The winners of the quarter-final matches will progress to the semi-finals as the competition moves closer to crowning a new champion.
Women’s President Federation Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures
June 18, 2026
Rivers United Women vs FC Robo Queens — Benin City (4:00 p.m.)
Heartland Queens vs Ibom Angels — Aba (4:00 p.m.)
Sunshine Queens vs Confluence Queens — Benin City (1:00 p.m.)
Edo Queens vs Nasarawa Amazons — Anyigba (4:00 p.m.)
With a place in the last four at stake, all eight clubs will be aiming to deliver strong performances and keep their hopes of Federation Cup glory alive.
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.
