The 2026 President Federation Cup enters a crucial phase today, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as G12 FC and other grassroots sides kick off the national playoff round across various centres in Nigeria.
The playoffs, often regarded as the rookie stage, feature emerging and lower-tier teams battling for qualification into the round of 64 and main draw of Nigeria’s oldest football competition.
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Fixtures – Men (Wednesday, May 6)
G12 FC (Lagos) vs Dokkal Khairu FC (Osun) – MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta
Sunshine Stars U19 (Ondo) vs Harmony FC (Ekiti) – Osogbo
Westgate FC (Edo) vs Amanda FC (Anambra) – Enugu
Zamfara United Feeders (Zamfara) vs Kanta Warriors (Kebbi) – Sokoto
Adamawa Academy (Adamawa) vs Elkanemi Junior (Borno) – Bauchi
Sporting Supreme U19 (Abuja) vs Reigners FC (Kogi) – Lafia
Fixtures – Women (Wednesday, May 6)
NAF Queens (FCT) vs Model Queens (Kwara)
Kada Queens (Kaduna) vs Mighty Jets Mata (Plateau)
Bayelsa Princesses (Bayelsa) vs Ikukuoma Queens (Imo)
Zorha Queens (Enugu) vs Esthington (Ebonyi)
The President Federation Cup begins with these playoffs, where lower-ranked teams compete for spots in the Round of 64.
All matches are played at neutral venues, with ties decided via penalties if necessary.
Defending champions Kwara United (men) and Rivers Angels (women) await the successful teams in the main competition.
