President Federation Cup National Draw Holds Friday as 96 Teams Battle for Glory

The draw ceremony for the national competition of this year’s President Federation Cup in both the men’s and women’s categories will take place on Friday at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja.

The ceremony follows the conclusion of the national playoff matches, where four teams were eliminated from the women’s competition and six sides exited the men’s category.

A total of 32 teams will participate in the women’s national competition, while 64 teams will compete in the men’s tournament.

Defending champions Kwara United headline the men’s competition alongside notable contenders such as Shooting Stars, Enugu Rangers, Bendel Insurance, Nasarawa United, Ikorodu City, Rivers United and Barau FC.

In the women’s category, holders Rivers Angels will face strong competition from top sides including Nasarawa Amazons, FC Robo Queens, Ibom Angels, Bayelsa Queens and Naija Ratels.

Women’s Competition Teams

Abia: Ahudiyannem Queens, Abia Angels
Akwa Ibom: Ibom Angels, Solo Wonders
Bayelsa: Bayelsa Queens
Delta: Delta Queens, Royal Queens
Ebonyi: Esthinghton FC
Edo: Edo Queens, Fortress Ladies
Ekiti: Ekiti Queens
Enugu: Rangers Women
FCT: Naija Ratels, NAF FC
Imo: Heartland Queens, Ikukuoma Queens
Kaduna: Gallant Queens
Kogi: Confluence Queens
Kwara: Moje Queens
Lagos: FC Robo Queens, Ghetto Tiger Ladies
Nasarawa: Nasarawa Amazons
Ogun: Remo Stars Ladies
Ondo: Sunshine Queens, Onimarg FC
Osun: Osun Babes
Oyo: Pacesetter Queens, Dragon Fury Ladies
Plateau: Mighty Jets Mata, Plateau United Queens
Rivers: Rivers Angels, Osklean FC

Men’s Competition Teams

Abia: Enyimba FC, Ahudiyannem FC
Adamawa: Adamawa United, Adamawa United Academy
Akwa Ibom: Akwa United, Godswill Akpabio FC
Anambra: Edel FC
Bauchi: Wikki Tourists, Warinje FC
Bayelsa: Bayelsa United, Krosaders Football Academy
Benue: Flight FC, Lobi Stars
Borno: El-Kanemi Warriors
Cross River: E-World FC, Mojoda FC
Delta: Sapele Lions, Warri Wolves
Ebonyi: Rice FC, Cynosure FC
Edo: Bendel Insurance, Westgate FC
Ekiti: Agbana Wonderful FA
Enugu: Rangers Int’l, Ingas FC
FCT: Sporting Supreme U19, Sporting Supreme FC
Gombe: Gombe United, El-Shama FC
Imo: Campus FC, OISA FC
Jigawa: Jigawa Golden Stars, Jigawa Golden Stars Jnr
Kaduna: Kada Warriors, ABU DLC
Kano: Barau FC, Bichi First
Katsina: Katsina United, Katsina United Jnr
Kebbi: Kebbi United, Kanta Warriors
Kogi: Kogi United
Kwara: Kwara United, Gaa Akanbi
Lagos: Ikorodu City, G12 FC
Nasarawa: Nasarawa United, FC Basira
Niger: Bida Lions, Niger Tornadoes
Ogun: Beyond Limits Academy, Stormers FC
Ondo: Sunshine U19, Adanimogo FC
Osun: Ejigbo City
Oyo: Crown FC, Shooting Stars (3SC)
Plateau: Plateau United, Mighty Jets
Rivers: Rivers United, Wilbros FC
Sokoto: Sokoto United, YSFON Stars
Zamfara: Zamfara United

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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