Grassroots clubs across Nigeria delivered impressive performances on Wednesday as the National Play-Offs of the 2026 President Federation Cup produced the teams that will compete in the Round of 64, main draw.
In the men’s category, Lagos-based G-12 FC advanced after defeating Dokkal Khairu FC of Osun State 3-2 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time.
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Westgate FC of Edo State also progressed with a solid 2-0 victory over Amanda FC of Anambra State.
Sunshine Stars U-19 secured qualification with a comfortable 3-1 win against Harmony FC of Ekiti State, while Sporting Supreme U-19 of the FCT recorded the biggest victory of the play-offs, thrashing Reighner FC of Kogi State 5-0.
Kanta Warriors Feeders of Kebbi State cruised past Zamfara United Feeders 3-0, while Adamawa Academy edged El-Kanemi Warriors Junior Team 8-7 on penalties after an entertaining 3-3 draw.
In the women’s category, NAF Queens of the FCT defeated Model Queens FC of Kwara State 3-1 to seal qualification.
Mighty Jets Mata also progressed with a 3-1 win over Kada Queens FC.
Ikukuoma Queens booked their place in the next round after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Bayelsa Princesses FC, while Esthington FC of Ebonyi State edged Zorha Queens FC of Enugu State 2-1.
Men’s National Play-Off Results
Sunshine U-19 (Ondo) 3-1 Harmony FC (Ekiti)
G-12 FC (Lagos) 0 (3) – 0 (2) Dokkal Khairu FC (Osun)
Westgate FC (Edo) 2-0 Amanda FC (Anambra)
Zamfara United Feeders 0-3 Kanta Warriors Feeders (Kebbi)
Adamawa Academy 3 (8) – 3 (7) El-Kanemi Warriors Junior
Sporting Supreme U-19 (FCT) 5-0 Reighner FC (Kogi)
Women’s National Play-Off Results
NAF Queens FC (FCT) 3-1 Model Queen FC (Kwara)
Kada Queens FC 1-3 Mighty Jets Mata
Bayelsa Princesses FC 1-2 Ikukuoma Queens FC
Zorha Queens FC 1-2 Esthington FC (Ebonyi)
