The semi-final matches of this year’s President’s Federation Cup competition (men’s version) will take place on Wednesday in Lagos and Abuja, with former champions Enugu Rangers up against Kwara United of Ilorin, while emerging power, Ikorodu City, take on surprise packets, Abakaliki FC in Abuja.

The clash between NPFL teams Rangers and Kwara United will come up at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, while Ikorodu City and Abakaliki FC will sort things out at the Bwari Stadium in Abuja. Both games will kick off at 4 pm.

To get to this stage, Rangers eliminated former champions Kano Pillars in the Round of 64, as well as Heartland FC, Bendel Insurance and Plateau United in subsequent rounds. On their part, Kwara United sent packing Cynosure from Ebonyi State in the Round of 64, and then got the better of Gombe United, Solution FC and Akwa United in the rounds that followed.

Abakaliki FC, bumped Yobe Desert Stars in the Round of 64, and also overcame Katsina United, Enyimba FC and Nasarawa United in subsequent rounds.

Ikorodu City edged Sunshine Stars U19 team on penalties in the Round of 64, and have also beaten Crown FC, Beyond Limits FC and Wikki Tourists to get to the penultimate round.

Semi Finals (Men)

• Abakaliki FC (Ebonyi) Vs Ikorodu City (Lagos) – Bwari, Abuja – Wednesday – 4pm
• Kwara United (Kwara) Vs Rangers Int’l (Enugu) – MJA, Lagos – Wednesday – 4pm

Semi Finals (Women)

Rivers Angels (Rivers) Vs Ibom Angels (Akwa Ibom) – Aba – Saturday – 1pm

Edo Queens (Edo) Vs Nasarawa Amazons (Nasarawa) – Ayingba Saturday – 1pm

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The pitch of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin is expected to be ignited as defending champions, Rivers Angels, face Remo Stars Ladies in a quarter-final clash.

The duel reignites Remo Stars – Rivers United rivalry in the Nigeria Premier Football League, which the former have just won. National Cup’s defending champions will not just be attempting to retain their title, but also avenge their men’s version, Rivers United.

Remo Stars Ladies, on the other hand, will be seeking to take inspiration from Remo Stars FC, whose doggedness in the past four seasons has been exemplary.

In Aba, Heartland Queens should be feeling at home, playing in the neighbouring Abia State as they face Ibom Angels in another quarter-final duel.

Edo Queens, who were sensational in Morocco last year at the CAF Women’s Champions League, will be attempting to repeat the form as they face Unification Ladies of Lagos in Ijebu Ode.

Sunshine Queens, on the other hand, will be attempting to wipe off the miserable season of their male counterparts, the Sunshine Stars, who are relegation-bound in the NPFL.

The Sunshine Queens will be facing the Nasarawa Amazons in Akwa Ibom State. All four matches are scheduled to be held simultaneously at 1 pm.

President Federation Cup: Women’s Quarter-Final fixtures

• Rivers Angels (Rivers) Vs Remo Ladies (Ogun) – Benin City
• Ibom Angels (Akwa Ibom) Vs Heartland Queens (Imo) – Aba
• Edo Queens (Edo) Vs Unification Ladies (Lagos) – Ijebu-Ode
• Sunshine Queens (Ondo) Vs Nasarawa Amazons (Nasarawa) – Awka

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Three of the semi-finalists of the President Federation Cup are from the elite division of the Nigeria football league, the NPFL. That is the outcome of the quarter-final duels played at the weekend.

The only lower division sides are Abakaliki FC of Ebonyi State, who beat NPFL sides, Nasarawa United, on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Abakaliki FC will now face Ikorodu City in the semi-finals. The Lagos club is chasing a ticket for the CAF Confederation Cup from two fronts.

They are currently fourth on the log of the NPFL, seeking a third position that will earn them the ticket to the continent.

Should they also win the President Federation Cup, they will also qualify for the Confederation Cup.

The other contestants are Kwara United, who came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Akwa United and eventually scaled the quarter-final hurdles by winning 5-4 on penalties.

Former Nigerian champions, Enugu Rangers, are also back in contention for a continental ticket as they also crossed the quarter-finals hurdle. They beat Plateau United to set up a semifinal clash with Kwara United.  

Men’s Quarter-Final Results

• Abakaliki FC (Ebonyi) 1-1 Nasarawa United (Nasarawa) – Abakaliki FC win 5-4 on penalties
• Wikki Tourists (Bauchi) 0-1 Ikorodu City (Lagos)
• Akwa United (Akwa Ibom) 2-2 Kwara United (Kwara) – Kwara United win 5-4 on penalties
• Plateau United (Plateau) 0-1 Rangers Int’l (Enugu) 

Men’s Semi-Final Fixtures

• Abakaliki FC (Ebonyi) Vs Ikorodu City (Lagos) – 17/05/25
• Kwara United (Kwara) Vs Rangers Int’l (Enugu) – 17/05/25

Women’s Round of 16 Results

• Rivers Angels (Rivers) 5-0 First Mahi Babes (Ebonyi)
• Remo Stars Ladies (Ogun) 2-1 Dannaz Ladies (Lagos)
• Delta Queens (Delta) 0-1 Ibom Angels (Akwa Ibom)
• Onimarg (Ondo) 0-5 Heartland Queens (Imo)
• Osun Babes (Osun) 0-3 Edo Queens (Edo)
• Mighty Jets Mata (Plateau) 0-6 Unification FC (Lagos)
• Sunshine Queens (Ondo) 2-1 Confluence Queens (Kogi)  
• Nasarawa Amazons (Nasarawa) 2-1 Bayelsa Queens (Bayelsa)

 Women’s Quarter-Final fixtures

• Rivers Angels (Rivers) Vs Remo Ladies (Ogun) – Benin City – 07/05/25 – 1pm
• Ibom Angels (Akwa Ibom) Vs Heartland Queens (Imo) – Aba – 07/05/25 – 1pm
• Edo Queens (Edo) Vs Unification Ladies (Lagos) – Ijebu-Ode – 07/05/25 – 1pm
• Sunshine Queens (Ondo) Vs Nasarawa Amazons (Nasarawa) – Awka – 07/05/25 – 1pm

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