Federation Cup Round of 32 Draw Throws Up Blockbuster Rivers Vs Rangers Tie

Federation Cup Round of 32 Draw Throws Up Blockbuster Rivers Vs Rangers Tie

By Niyi Busari 

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially released the fixtures for the Round of 32 of the 2026 President Federation Cup, with a high-profile showdown between Rivers United and Rangers International emerging as the standout tie of the round, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Both sides are among the leading contenders in the ongoing 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, and their clash is expected to headline an exciting round of fixtures in Nigeria’s oldest domestic cup competition.

Former champions Enyimba FC will take on Gombe United, while Bendel Insurance face Crown FC in another notable encounter.

Other NPFL sides, including Shooting Stars, Akwa United, Plateau United, and Kwara United, will also battle lower-division opponents as they seek progress to the Round of 16.

Full Round of 32 Fixtures

Kwara United vs Sokoto United

Sapele Lions FC vs Adamawa United

Bendel Insurance vs Crown FC

El-Kanemi Warriors vs Akwa United

Shooting Stars vs Kada Warriors

Wikki Tourists vs Bayelsa United

Bida Lions FC vs Warri Wolves

Flight FC vs Mighty Jets FC

Rivers United vs Rangers International

Ejigbo City vs Nasarawa United

Kogi United vs Plateau United

Ingas FC vs FC Basira

Ikorodu City vs Jigawa Golden Stars

Enyimba FC vs Gombe United

Sunshine Stars U-19 vs Warinje FC

Barau FC vs Abakaliki FC

The NFF is expected to announce official venues, dates, and kick-off times for the fixtures in the coming days. The matches are likely to be played on neutral grounds in line with Federation Cup regulations.

The President Federation Cup remains one of Nigeria’s most prestigious domestic competitions, providing clubs from all divisions the opportunity to compete for national honours and qualification for continental football. The tournament has historically produced major upsets, with lower-tier clubs often emerging as surprise packages against top-flight opposition.

Defending champions El-Kanemi Warriors will also be aiming to continue their title defence after their historic triumph in the previous edition of the competition.