NFF confirms Federation Cup Round of 16 fixtures

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the fixtures for the Round of 16 of the 2026 President Federation Cup, with a blockbuster showdown between Ikorodu City and Enyimba FC headlining the schedule.

The matches will be played on Saturday, June 6, across different centres in the country as clubs continue their quest for the country’s oldest domestic football trophy.

Newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League side Ikorodu City will face nine-time champions Enyimba in Benin City in what is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of the round.

Former champions Rivers United, who eliminated Rangers International in the previous round, have been drawn against Nasarawa United in Awka.

Sokoto United will attempt to continue their impressive giant-killing run after knocking out defending champions Kwara United. They now face Adamawa United in Abuja.

Elsewhere, Bendel Insurance will take on El-Kanemi Warriors, while Plateau United square up against FC Basira.

Kada Warriors will battle Wikki Tourists, Bida Lions face Flight FC, and Sunshine Stars U19 continue their remarkable campaign against Barau FC.

The winners will advance to the quarter-finals as the race for Federation Cup glory intensifies.

President Federation Cup Round of 16 fixtures (Saturday, June 6, 2026)

1:00pm

Sokoto United vs Adamawa United — Abuja Area 3

Bida Lions vs Flight FC — Abuja Bwari

Plateau United vs FC Basira — Abuja Goal Project

4:00pm

Bendel Insurance vs El-Kanemi Warriors — Abuja Goal Project

Kada Warriors vs Wikki Tourists — Abuja Area 3

Rivers United vs Nasarawa United — Awka

Ikorodu City vs Enyimba FC — Benin City

Sunshine Stars U19 vs Barau FC — Abuja Bwari

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