President Federation Cup: NFF Confirms March 5 For National Play-Off
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the National Play-Off games on this year’s President Federation Cup men and women competition will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, following the successful completion of the preliminaries in the 36 States and the FCT at the weekend.
Cup holders El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri, as well as former winners Lobi Stars of Makurdi, Bendel Insurance of Benin City, Enugu Rangers, Shooting Stars, Heartland FC, Akwa United and Kano Pillars were among the winners, while while four-time champions Enyimba FC of Aba surprisingly lost to Ahudiyannem FC following a penalty shootout in Umuahia.
The Draw for the National Competition will hold on Wednesday, 12th March 2025. After the National Play-Off, which will involve a number of newcomer-teams, a total of 64 teams will emerge for the draw that will take place in Abuja, with the Round of 64 competition scheduled for 19th March.
