The President Federation Cup witnessed a historic shift as only three Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs remain standing after the Round of 16, marking the first time since 2013 that the top-flight league has such a low representation in the quarterfinals.
The NNL giants, El-Kanemi Warriors and Kebbi United, continued their giant-killing spree, eliminating Shooting Stars and Akwa United respectively. Sokoto United added another NPFL scalp to their collection, sending Enyimba packing with a 1-0 victory.
Despite the shocks, Kano Pillars, Abia Warriors, and Sunshine Stars managed to book their spots in the last eight. Pillars edged Katsina United on penalties after a 1-1 draw, while Abia Warriors and Sunshine Stars secured 1-0 victories over Kwara United and Rivers United respectively.
The quarterfinal pairings will see EFCC face Kebbi United, El-Kanemi Warriors clash with Inter Lagos, Abia Warriors battle Sokoto United, and Sunshine Stars take on Kano Pillars. This year’s President’s Cup promises to be an unpredictable and exciting affair, with the NNL teams proving their mettle and challenging the established order of Nigerian football.
President FA Cup Round of 16 Results
Shooting Stars 0-1 El Kanemi Warriors
Ikorodu City 1-1 Inter Lagos. (Inter Lagos won 5-4 on penalties)
Kwara United 1-1 Abia Warriors. (Abia Warriors won 4-3 penalties)
Sunshine Stars 1-0 Rivers United
Sokoto United 1-0 Enyimba
Kebbi United 1-0 Akwa United
Wikki Tourists 0-1 EFCC
Katsina United 1-1 Kano Pillars (Kano Pillars won 8-7 on penalties)
President Federation Cup Quarter Final Fixtures
EFCC vs Kebbi United
Elkanemi Warriors vs Inter Lagos
Abia Warriors vs Sokoto United
Sunshine Stars vs Kano Pillars
