Robo Queens vs Remo Stars Headline President Federation Cup Women’s Round of 16 Fixtures

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially released the fixtures for the Round of 16 of the 2026 President Federation Cup Women’s competition, with several blockbuster clashes set to light up the knockout stage on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Among the standout fixtures, Rivers Angels will face fellow Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership side Abia Angels in Eket, while Lagos-based FC Robo Queens battle Southwest rivals Remo Ladies in Akure.

In Enugu, Ahudiyannem Queens will take on Heartland Queens in an Oriental derby, while Confluence Queens face Eshington FC in another highly anticipated encounter.

Defending NWFL Premiership champions Bayelsa Queens are set to confront Ibom Angels in Awka, while Delta Queens will square off against Edo Queens in what promises to be another heavyweight clash.

Elsewhere, Plateau United Queens will meet Sunshine Queens in Abuja, while Naija Ratels renew their North Central rivalry with Nasarawa Amazons in Kaduna.

According to the fixtures released by the NFF Competitions Department and signed by Director of Competition Ruth David, most matches will kick off at 4:00pm.

However, the fixtures involving Ahudiyannem Queens vs Heartland Queens and Ibom Angels vs Bayelsa Queens are scheduled for 1:00pm.

The Round of 16 is expected to produce thrilling contests as teams continue their chase for Federation Cup glory and continental qualification opportunities.

2026 Federation Cup Women’s Round of 16 Fixtures

Rivers Angels vs Abia Angels – Eket – 4:00pm

FC Robo Queens vs Remo Ladies – Akure – 4:00pm

Ahudiyannem Queens vs Heartland Queens – Enugu – 1:00pm

Ibom Angels vs Bayelsa Queens – Awka – 1:00pm

Plateau United Queens vs Sunshine Queens – Abuja – 4:00pm

Confluence Queens vs Eshington FC – Enugu – 4:00pm

Delta Queens vs Edo Queens – Awka – 4:00pm

Naija Ratels vs Nasarawa Amazons – Kaduna – 4:00pm

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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