Oriental Derby Headlines 2025 President Federation Cup Round of 32 fixtures

By Wale Mustapha

The 2025 President Federation Cup Round of 32 fixtures are set to feature some exciting matchups, with the Oriental derby between Heartland FC and Enugu Rangers taking center stage.

Heartland, one of the most successful clubs in Nigeria’s oldest football competition, secured their spot in the next stage with a 2-0 win over CP Striker in the Round of 64.

Meanwhile, Rangers progressed with a 1-0 victory over Kano Pillars, setting up an intriguing rivalry between the two Eastern clubs.

The historic meeting between Heartland and Rangers is expected to be a highlight of the round, as both teams have a storied history in Nigerian football.

Other notable fixtures include a clash between Sunshine Stars and Plateau United, while 2023 champions Bendel Insurance will face Adamawa United.

Enyimba will engage Elkanemi Warriors in an all-Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter, and FC Zamfara will go head-to-head with Warri Wolves in an all-National League clash.

The full Round of 32 fixtures are as follows:

Round of 32 Fixtures:

• Heartland FC vs Rangers International
• Warri Wolves vs FC Zamfara
• Enyimba FC vs Elkanemi Warriors
• Bayelsa United vs FC Basira
• Lobi Stars vs Solution FC
• Sunshine Stars vs Plateau United
• Beyond Limits vs Rivers United
• Danburan FC vs Inter Lagos
• Kwara United vs Gombe United
• Ikorodu City vs Crown FC
• Wikki Tourists vs Rovers FC
• Osun United vs E World FC
• Nasarawa United vs Ijele FC/Lautau United
• Bendel Insurance FC vs Adamawa United
• Katsina United vs Yobe Desert Stars/Abakaliki FC

The fixtures are set to take place in April across designated centers, with final locations to be announced at a later date.

The Round of 32 promises to deliver some thrilling encounters as teams battle for a spot in the next stage of the prestigious competition.