By Amaechi Agbo
Bendel Insurance Football Club will this weekend clash with El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri in the Round of 16 battle of the 2026 President Federation Cup.
The round of 16 tie is scheduled to hold at the FIFA Goal project field in Abuja on Saturday evening. Kickoff time is 4pm
The Benin Arsenals on Monday, June 1,2026 defeated NNL Giant Crown FC 3-1 in the round of 32 fixture to secure qualification to the round of 16 of the 2026 President Federation Cup tournament .
Bendel Insurance came from behind to cancel Ebeniza Odeyemi’s 9th minute goal lead for Crown FC with a goal scored by Alex Oweifaleya in the 19th minute of the game.
Promise Anyanwu scored twice in the second half ;52nd minute and 89th minute to seal victory for the Benin Arsenals in Lagos.
Bendel Insurance started this year’s Federation Cup campaign in the round of 64 with a 2-1 victory over Katsina Utd Junior team in the round of 64 to qualify for the round of 32. Kayode Oke scored twice; in the 60th minute and in the 86th minute to seal victory for the 2023 Champions against in Area 3 field,Abuja.
Bendel Insurance FC won the 2023 edition of the Federation Cup after defeating Enugu Rangers 1–0 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on June 21,2023 and secured Nigeria’s 4th ticket for CAF Consideration tournament.
Round of 16 Fixtures
Sokoto United Vs Adamawa United
Bendel Insurance Vs Elkanemi Warriors
Kada Warriors Vs Wikki Tourists
Bida Lions Vs Flight FC
Rivers United Vs Nasarawa United
Plateau United Vs FC Basira
Ikorodu City Vs Enyimba FC
Sunshine Stars U19 Vs Barau FC
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