The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially unveiled the match venues and kickoff dates for the men’s Round of 16 in the 2026 President Federation Cup.
All eight fixtures are set to take place on Saturday, 6 June, with most matches concentrated in the nation’s capital, Abuja, and a few others hosted in Awka and Benin City.
In Abuja, multiple pitches will come alive. At the Area 3 Stadium, Sokoto United will lock horns with Adamawa United, while later at the same venue, Kada Warriors face a stern test against Wikki Tourists.
Meanwhile, the Bwari pitch will host two intriguing ties: Bida Lions versus Flight FC, and Sunshine Stars U19 welcoming Barau FC. Over at the Abuja Goal Project, Plateau United square off against FC Basira, followed by a heavyweight encounter between Bendel Insurance and El-Kanemi Warriors.
Outside the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers United and Nasarawa United will battle for a quarterfinal ticket in Awka. The round’s marquee fixture sees Ikorodu City take on Enyimba at the prestigious Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
Football fans across the country can expect a full day of knockout action as the remaining 16 teams fight for a place in the next round of Nigeria’s oldest domestic cup competition.
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