Newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League side El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri will feature in the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup after a remarkable season. They capped off their impressive run by winning the 2024 edition of the FA Cup (now President Federation Cup) for the first time in 32 years.
Victory Over Abia Warriors
Nasir Salihu was the hero for El-Kanemi Warriors, scoring in both halves to secure a 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors in the final at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Saturday. This victory also earned the team a prize of 50 million naira.
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Rivers Angels Triumph in Women’s Category
In the women’s category, Rivers Angels clinched their ninth Federation Cup title with a narrow 1-0 win over first-time finalists Naija Ratels. The decisive goal came from a penalty just before halftime, ensuring the Angels’ victory in front of a roaring crowd.
The success of both El-Kanemi Warriors and Rivers Angels highlights an exciting period in Nigerian football, with both teams looking forward to further accomplishments in their respective competitions.
