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The Nigeria Football Federation has announced a thrilling lineup of fixtures for the Round of 64 of the 2026 President Federation Cup, with the clash between Wikki Tourists of Bauchi and Jigawa Golden Stars emerging as the standout fixture.
The highly-anticipated encounter is scheduled to hold in Kaduna on Tuesday and is expected to draw major attention among football followers across the country.
Defending champions Kwara United will begin their title defence against Sporting Supreme U19 in Anyigba, Kogi State, while Kebbi United face a stern test against Nigeria Premier Football League side Shooting Stars in Abuja.
In another intriguing fixture, surprise side Ahudiannem FC will confront Plateau United in Makurdi, as two-time African champions Enyimba battle El-Sharma FC in Abuja.
Last year’s runners-up Abakaliki FC will take on ABU DLC in Makurdi, while Rivers United face Lagos-based G12 FC in Benin City. Kogi United and Lobi Stars are also set for a North Central showdown in Abuja.
Other notable fixtures include Bendel Insurance against Katsina United Junior, Sunshine Stars U19 versus Niger Tornadoes, and Godswill Akpabio FC taking on Enugu Rangers.
The Round of 64 matches will be played across different centres between May 19 and May 21, with clubs aiming to progress in Nigeria’s oldest domestic cup competition.
Selected Round of 64 Fixtures
Kwara United vs Sporting Supreme U19 – Anyigba
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Wikki Tourists vs Jigawa Golden Stars – Kaduna
Kebbi United vs Shooting Stars – Abuja
El-Sharma FC vs Enyimba – Abuja
Ahudiannem FC vs Plateau United – Makurdi
G12 FC vs Rivers United – Benin City
ABU DLC vs Abakaliki FC – Makurdi
Sunshine Stars U19 vs Niger Tornadoes – Ilorin
Godswill Akpabio FC vs Enugu Rangers – Aba
Kogi United vs Lobi Stars – Abuja
