Oborevwori Hails Asaba’s Selection to Host 2026 President Federation Cup Final

The Executive Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Hon. Onoriode Joshua (Onos) Oborevwori, has welcomed the decision to stage the grand finale of the 2026 President Federation Cup at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, describing it as another significant milestone for Delta State’s reputation as Nigeria’s leading sports destination.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) recently announced that the men’s and women’s finals of the prestigious competition will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium.

Reacting to the announcement, Hon. Oborevwori said Delta State is fully prepared to receive football stakeholders, supporters, and visitors from across the country for what promises to be a memorable football spectacle.

He noted that the choice of Asaba reflects the NFF’s confidence in the state’s world-class sporting infrastructure, proven organisational capacity, and unwavering commitment to sports development.

The Sports Commission Chairman commended the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his sustained investment in sports facilities and programmes, which he said has transformed the state into Nigeria’s preferred destination for major sporting events.

“We are delighted that Delta State has once again been chosen to host one of the country’s biggest football events. This recognition is a testament to the visionary leadership and unwavering support of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, whose sports-friendly policies have continued to position Delta State as the nation’s sporting capital,” he said.

“On behalf of the Delta State Sports Commission, I sincerely appreciate our Governor for creating an enabling environment where sports can thrive. We are fully committed to delivering an outstanding President Federation Cup final that will make Delta State and Nigeria proud.”

Hon. Oborevwori also assured the Nigeria Football Federation, participating teams, match officials, sponsors, and football fans that comprehensive preparations are in place to ensure a smooth, secure, and successful tournament finale.

The men’s final will see Ikorodu City take on three-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors, while the women’s title will be contested by Heartland Queens and Nasarawa Amazons.

He further called on Deltans and football enthusiasts across Nigeria to fill the Stephen Keshi Stadium and witness the climax of the country’s oldest and most prestigious domestic football competition.

The President Federation Cup remains Nigeria’s premier knockout football tournament and has consistently produced some of the most memorable moments in the nation’s football history.

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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