Federation Cup: Rangers face Ahmed Musa’s Kano Pillars as Enyimba, Rivers United know Round of 64 foes

The draw for the Round of 64 in this year’s President Federation Cup has set up a mouth-watering contest between two of Nigeria’s football giants, as Rangers International FC of Enugu take on Kano Pillars in what promises to be an early blockbuster, Soccernet.ng reports.

Rangers, the most successful team in the competition’s history with six titles, will face stiff opposition from a Kano Pillars side bolstered by Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa.

Pillars, who have lifted the trophy twice, will be eager to avenge their 2018 final defeat to Rangers—a thrilling 3-3 draw settled by penalties, with the Enugu side triumphing 4-3.

2024 President Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors. Photo by IMAGO
Elsewhere, defending champions El-Kanemi Warriors will begin their title defence against Simon Ben FC, a Kaduna-based club owned by Ibukun Simon, wife of Super Eagles winger Moses Simon.

Enyimba FC, another Nigerian powerhouse, will take on El-Shama FC, while Yobe Desert Stars square off against Abakaliki FC for a spot in the next round.

2024 President Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors. Photo by IMAGO
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Katsina United will face a tricky test against Green Beret, with Nasarawa United up against Flight FC.

In other ties, Zamfara United will battle Shooting Stars in a North vs Southwest showdown, while Wikki Tourists play Edel FC.

Additional fixtures include Rovers FC vs Igbajo FC, Ikorodu City vs Sunshine U19, Crown FC vs NOSMAS FC, Beyond Limit FC vs Krusaders FC, Rivers United vs Barau FC, Mighty Jets vs Imperial FC, and Akwa United vs Kebbi United.

LAGOS, NIGERIA – JUNE 29: Elkanemi and Abia during the Nigeria President Federation Cup Final 2024 match between Abia Warriors and El-Kanemi Warriors at Mobolaji Johnson Arena on June 29, 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria. Photo by IMAGO
All matches are set to take place on Wednesday, 19th March.

FEDERARION CUP: ROUND OF 64 (MEN)

El-Kanemi Warriors Vs Simon Ben FC
Enyimba FC Vs El-Shama FC
Yobe Desert Stars Vs Abakaliki FC
Katsina United Vs Green Beret
Nasarawa United Vs Flight FC
Ijele FC Vs Lautau FC
Bayelsa United Vs EFCC FC
FC Basira Vs Atlantic FA
Warri Wolves Vs Wilbros FC
Shooting Stars Vs Zamfara United
Wikki Tourists Vs Edel FC
Rovers FC Vs Igbajo FC
Ikorodu City Vs Sunshine U19
Crown FC Vs NOSMAS FC
Beyond Limit FC Vs Krusaders FC
Rivers United Vs Barau FC
Mighty Jets Vs Imperial FC
Akwa United Vs Kebbi United
Inter Lagos Vs Harmony FA
Sokoto United Vs Jr. Danburan FC
Lobi Stars Vs Discovery Talent FC
Solution FC Vs Eagle Stars
Kwara United Vs Cynosure FC
Gombe United Vs Assemblies of God
Sunshine Stars Vs FC Bako
Plateau United Vs Ahudiyannem FC
Osun United Vs FWC FC
ABS FC Vs E-World
Bendel Insurance Vs Dandidi Babes
Adamawa United Vs Warinje Babes
Heartland FC Vs CP Strikers
Rangers Int’l Vs Kano Pillars

FEDERATION CUP ROUND OF 32 (WOMEN)

Rivers Angels Vs Moje Queens
Gallant Queens Vs First Mahi Babes
Remo Stars Ladies Vs Plateau United Queens
Dannaz Ladies Vs GP World
Delta Queens Vs Jacklyn Angels
Ibom Angels Vs Sporting Angels
Fortress Ladies Vs Onimarg FC
Heartland Queens Vs Crystal Stars
Osun Babes Vs N-Youth Ladies
Edo Queens Vs Kada Queens
Delta Babes Vs Mighty Jets Mata
Adamawa Queens Vs Unification Ladies
Sunshine Queens Vs Castmog Ladies
Confluence Queens Vs Ahudiyannem Queens
Nasarawa Amazons Vs Kwara Ladies
Bayelsa Queens Vs Naija Ratels

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