FEDERATION CUP
GTI congratulates states and FCT champions in President Federation Cup
After a very busy weekend of hostilities which culminated in the emergence of champions from 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) at the ongoing President Federation Cup (PFC), strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, has congratulated the teams for emerging victorious and being worthy ambassadors of their states.
According to GTI Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba in Lagos on Monday, he congratulated both the men and women teams that featured at the state finals for proving their mettle and hopes the energy, grit, technical and tactical discipline they exhibited during the state finals will be replicated when action commences at the national finals.
“GTI’s journey of taking the President Federation Cup to the next level has commenced this year after our maiden outing last year. GTI Group congratulates the champions from the various states and FCT for living up to the billing.
“As expected, there were upsets. In Abia for example, 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba of Aba were beaten 3-1 on penalties after a pulsating 0-0 draw with an NLO club, Ahudiya Nnem FC.
The Abiriba-based amateur side had earlier defeated Abia Warriors in the semi-finals, thus setting the stage for another scintillating PFC national finals,” Ekejiuba said.
“In other results, perennial Enugu State President Federation Cup champions, Rangers International FC were lucky as they emerged champions courtesy of a 3-0 spanking of NNL side, Ijele FC in the final match played on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
“Rangers’ young midfield sensation, Daniel Onyia broke the deadlock in 33rd minute when he rifled home a shot from a distance of thirty meters and Ijele FC goalkeeper was beaten hands-down.
“Again, in the 54th minute, Michael Uchebo stabbed home the second goal for the ‘Flying Antelopes’ after receiving a pass from Effimi Nsi and later in the 67th minute, Daniel Onyia grabbed his brace as his long-range shot took a wicked deflection to send the opponent’s shot stopper, Ojobo Ifebuche, the wrong way for the third goal at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.”
Elsewhere, in Benue, Lobi Stars once again, emerged as champions of the 2025 President Federation Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a determined Flight FC of Gboko at the Benue State University Sports Complex, Makurdi.
The Pride of Benue took an early lead in the 20th minute when Johnmark Aule curled a stunning free-kick into the net, setting the tone for an electrifying contest. However, Flight FC responded just before halftime, with John Lim restoring parity in the 45th minute.
A second-half goal (54th minute) from Samuel Tiza was enough to prove decisive in the thrilling encounter that saw Alia Boys emerge champions.
Below is the breakdown of all the results from the 36-state finals and FCT in both men and women categories of PFC:
2025 States PFC Final Results (Men)
- Abia: Enyimba 0-0 (1-3 pen) Ahudiyannem FC
- Adamawa: Adamawa United 2-0 Velvot Academy
- Akwa Ibom: Akwa United 1-0 Eagles Eye FA
- Anambra: Solution FC 0-0 (0-2 pen) Edel FC
- Bauchi: Wikki Tourists FC 1-0 Warinje FC
- Bayelsa: Bayelsa United 2-2 (2-4 pen) Krusaders FC
- Benue: Lobi Stars 2-1 Flight FC
- Borno: El Kanemi Warriors FC 3-0 Police Machine (CP Strikers) FC
- Cross Rivers: Rovers FC 1-0 E World
- Delta: Warri Wolves FC 2-1 Sapele Lions
- Ebonyi: Cynosure FC 0-1 Abakaliki FC
- Edo: Bendel Insurance FC 3-0 Assemblies of God
- Ekiti: COPDEM 0-1 NOSMAS
- Enugu: Rangers FC 3-0 Ijele FC
- FCT: EFCC 0-0 (3-4 pen) FWC FC
- Gombe: Gombe United 3-1 El Sharma FC
- Imo: Heartland FC 2-0 OISA FC Okpala
- Jigawa: Dandidi Babes 2-0 Lautau United
- Kaduna: Simon Beb FA 1-1 (2-4) Green Berets
- Kano: Pillars 3-2 Barau FC
- Katsina: Katsina United 1-0 Jnr. Danburam FC
- Kebbi: Discovery Talent Academy 1-5 Kebbi United
- Kogi: Kogi Central FC 1-2 FC Bako
- Kwara: Kwara United 1-1 (5-4 pen) ABS
- Lagos: Inter Lagos 0-0 (5-4 pen) Ikorodu City
- Nasarawa: Nasarawa United 2-0 FC Basira
- Niger: Atlantic FA, Suleja 0-0 (6-5 pen) Harmony FA, Bosso
- Ogun: Imperial FC 2-2 (8-7 pen) Beyond Limits
- Ondo: Sunshine Stars 0-0 (4-3 pen) Sunshine Stars U19
- Osun: Osun United 0-1 Igbajo United
- Oyo: Crown FC 0-0 (2-4) Shooting Stars FC
- Plateau: Plateau United 2-0 Mighty Jets International FC
- Rivers: Rivers United 0-0 (4-3 pen) Wilbros FC
- Sokoto: Sokoto United FC 1-2 Sokoto North FC
- Taraba: Technobat FC 0-1 Eagle Stars FC
- Yobe: Yobe Desert Stars 10-1 Gujba Academy
- Zamfara: Zamfara United 1-0 Zamfara Feeders FC
2025 States PFC Final Results (Women)
- Akwa Ibom: Ibom Angels 3-0 Jacklyn Angels
- Bayelsa: Bayelsa Queens 8-0 Crystal Stars FC
- Delta: Delta Queens FC 2-0 Delta Babes
- Edo: Edo Queens 3-0 Fortress Ladies
- FCT: Naija Ratels 6-0 N-Youth Ladies FA
- Kaduna: Gallant Queens 6-0 Kada Queens FC
- Kwara: Moje Queens 2-2 (4-3 pen) Kwara Ladies
- Lagos: Unification FC Ladies 0-1 Dannaz Ladies FC
- Ogun: Remo Stars Ladies 4-0 Castmong Ladies FC
- Ondo: Sunshine Queens 3-3 (4-2 pen) Onimarg FC
- Plateau: Plateau United Queens 2-1 Mighty Jets Mata
- Rivers: Rivers Angels 10-0 Sporting Angels
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FEDERATION CUP
Rivers Angels Crowned 2025 Female Federation Cup Champions After Penalty Shootout Thriller
Rivers Angels have clinched the 2025 Female Federation Cup title following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Nasarawa Amazons at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.
The pulsating final lived up to expectations, ending 2-2 in regulation time after both sides traded goals in a fiercely contested encounter. With no breakthrough in added time, the match proceeded to penalties, where Rivers Angels prevailed 4-2.
This latest triumph reinforces the Port Harcourt-based club’s dominance in Nigerian women’s football. Already one of the most decorated teams in the country, Rivers Angels have now added yet another prestigious trophy to their ever-growing silverware collection.
Their resilience and composure under pressure once again highlight why they remain a benchmark in the domestic women’s game
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FEDERATION CUP
Kwara United Clinch Historic First Title as President Federation Cup Final Goes to Penalties for the 18th time
For the 18th time in history, Nigeria’s national cup final was decided by the lottery of penalties, and on Saturday in Lagos, it was Kwara United who emerged victorious, claiming their first-ever major trophy.
The President Federation Cup final between Kwara United and Abakaliki FC ended goalless after regulation time at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, prompting a shootout to determine the 2024 champion. Kwara United triumphed 4-3 in the tense penalty decider.
This latest penalty shootout marked the 18th time since 1983 that the cup final has gone down to spot kicks. The first such instance was 41 years ago when Enugu Rangers edged DIC Bees of Kaduna 5-4 after a 0-0 draw.
Kwara United’s triumph writes them into Nigerian football history as the 33rd different club to win the country’s oldest football competition, previously known as the Challenge Cup and later the FA Cup.
With the victory, Kwara United also secured a continental ticket and will join Abia Warriors in representing Nigeria in the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup.
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A rich blend of political heavyweights, football stakeholders, and entertainment stars will converge on the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, this Saturday for the grand finale of the 2024 President Federation Cup.
In a throwback to the competition’s original identity as the “Governor’s Cup” in 1945, no fewer than four State Governors will grace the final, which pits surprise package Abakaliki FC of Ebonyi State against top-tier Kwara United.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos will serve as host, welcoming his counterparts — Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, and Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd) — to the historic venue.
Also expected at the event are high-ranking government functionaries, including the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Seyi Tinubu; the President’s Senior Special Adviser on Grassroots Sports Development, Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye; and other prominent figures in the Nigerian political and sports landscape.
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and WAFU B boss, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, will lead the football governing body’s Executive Committee and Management to the event, while Alhaji Abubakar Lawal will head the delegation from GTI Asset Management, strategic partners of the NFF.
The Lagos State Football Association and the Lagos State Sports Commission will also have a strong presence, with several members of the State Cabinet scheduled to attend. Football greats, including former WAFU President Chief Jonathan Ogufere and sports journalism icon Segun Adenuga, have also confirmed their attendance.
As part of the celebration of Nigeria’s football heritage, the Lagos FA will honour Pa Biliaminu Thanni, the oldest living winner of Nigeria’s national cup competition.
Saturday’s spectacle will kick off with the women’s final at 1 p.m., featuring defending champions Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt against Nasarawa Amazons of Lafia. The men’s final between Abakaliki FC and Kwara United follows at 4 p.m.
The Mobolaji Johnson Arena, formerly known as King George V Stadium, is steeped in history. It hosted the inaugural national cup final in 1945 and remained the sole venue until 1972 when the final had to be replayed in Ibadan after a 2-2 draw between Bendel Insurance and Mighty Jets.
This year’s final promises to be a nostalgic yet contemporary celebration of Nigerian football, enriched by the presence of key political figures and icons of the game.
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