By Amaechi Agbo
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released the fixtures for the Round of 16 of the 2026 President Federation Cup, with former champions Bendel Insurance of Benin set to battle El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri in one of the headline fixtures.
The highly anticipated encounter will take place at the Goal Project Pitch in Abuja on June 6, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 pm.
Bendel Insurance, one of Nigeria’s most successful clubs in the competition’s history, will be aiming to continue their impressive cup run, while El-Kanemi Warriors will be looking to upset the Benin Arsenal and secure a place in the quarter-finals.
Another blockbuster clash will see Nigeria Premier Football League side Rivers United take on Nasarawa United in Awka, while former champions Enyimba FC will face high-flying Ikorodu City in Benin City.
Plateau United will square up against FC Basira at the Abuja Goal Project Pitch, while Sokoto United and Adamawa United will battle for a quarter-final ticket at the Area 3 Playing Ground in Abuja.
Kada Warriors will take on Wikki Tourists in another intriguing fixture, as Sunshine Stars U-19 continue their fairy-tale run against Barau FC. Bida Lions and Flight FC will also lock horns in Abuja.
The Round of 16 matches are expected to produce thrilling contests as teams continue their quest for Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious domestic football trophy.
President Federation Cup Round of 16 Fixtures
Friday, June 6, 2026
Sokoto United vs Adamawa United – Area 3, Abuja (1:00 pm)
Plateau United vs FC Basira – Goal Project, Abuja (1:00 pm)
Bida Lions vs Flight FC – Bwari, Abuja (1:00 pm)
Bendel Insurance vs El-Kanemi Warriors – Goal Project, Abuja (4:00 pm)
Kada Warriors vs Wikki Tourists – Area 3, Abuja (4:00 pm)
Rivers United vs Nasarawa United – Awka (4:00 pm)
Ikorodu City vs Enyimba FC – Benin City (4:00 pm)
Sunshine Stars U-19 vs Barau FC – Bwari, Abuja (4:00 pm)
With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, fans can expect intense battles and potential upsets as the competition enters its decisive stage.
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