The round of 32 fixtures for 2023 Federation Cup have thrown up sparkling and interesting encounters with former winners of the competition, Rangers International FC of Enugu and Kano Pillars scheduled to lock horns at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch in Package B of Moshood Abiola National Abuja on Wednesday.
Sai Masu Gida as Kano Pillars currently playing in the Nigeria National League (NNL) are fondly called have previously met with Ranges 14 times, winning five, draw five and losing four their encounters to Enugu based football club.
The 2023 Federation Cup’s round of 32 fixtures released on Tuesday also pitched 2015 and 2017 winners, Akwa United against EFCC FC of Abuja which the Uyo based club will try to resist arrest by the anti-financial crime agency own club when both teams tango at the Awka Township Stadium.
Another former champions, Heartland FC will battle it out with Essien Ayi of Cross Rivers at the same Awka Township Stadium next week Wednesday.
Plateau United will square up against either Rivers United or Enyimba Fc of Aba in an all Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) affair, while Might Jet FC of Jos and Gombe United will battle for a place in the round of 16 in Kano.
Edel FC of Anambra will hit Akure once more with a tie with FCT’s Mailantarki Care FC in sight this term. Edel thrashed Kogi United Feeders 4-1 at the same city last week. Mailantarki beat Kogi United 8-7 on penalties to make it to the Round of 32.
In the women’s category Heartland Queens will seek to maintain their Impressive run in the competition with a Round of 16 clash against Lagos sides, Lakeside Queens in Warri on Thursday May 11th while FC Robo Queens will face Royal Queens, among other games.
