The draw for the Spherical of 64 on this yr’s President Federation Cup has arrange a mouth-watering contest between two of Nigeria’s soccer giants, as Rangers Worldwide FC of Enugu tackle Kano Pillars in what guarantees to be an early blockbuster, Soccernet.ng studies.
Rangers, probably the most profitable workforce within the competitors’s historical past with six titles, will face stiff opposition from a Kano Pillars aspect bolstered by Tremendous Eagles captain Ahmed Musa.
Pillars, who’ve lifted the trophy twice, can be desirous to avenge their 2018 ultimate defeat to Rangers—an exhilarating 3-3 draw settled by penalties, with the Enugu aspect triumphing 4-3.
Elsewhere, defending champions El-Kanemi Warriors will start their title defence towards Simon Ben FC, a Kaduna-based membership owned by Ibukun Simon, spouse of Tremendous Eagles winger Moses Simon.
Enyimba FC, one other Nigerian powerhouse, will tackle El-Shama FC, whereas Yobe Desert Stars sq. off towards Abakaliki FC for a spot within the subsequent spherical.
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Katsina United will face a tough take a look at towards Inexperienced Beret, with Nasarawa United up towards Flight FC.
In different ties, Zamfara United will battle Capturing Stars in a North vs Southwest showdown, whereas Wikki Vacationers play Edel FC.
Extra fixtures embrace Rovers FC vs Igbajo FC, Ikorodu Metropolis vs Sunshine U19, Crown FC vs NOSMAS FC, Past Restrict FC vs Krusaders FC, Rivers United vs Barau FC, Mighty Jets vs Imperial FC, and Akwa United vs Kebbi United.
All matches are set to happen on Wednesday, nineteenth March.
FEDERARION CUP: ROUND OF 64 (MEN)
- El-Kanemi Warriors Vs Simon Ben FC
- Enyimba FC Vs El-Shama FC
- Yobe Desert Stars Vs Abakaliki FC
- Katsina United Vs Inexperienced Beret
- Nasarawa United Vs Flight FC
- Ijele FC Vs Lautau FC
- Bayelsa United Vs EFCC FC
- FC Basira Vs Atlantic FA
- Warri Wolves Vs Wilbros FC
- Capturing Stars Vs Zamfara United
- Wikki Vacationers Vs Edel FC
- Rovers FC Vs Igbajo FC
- Ikorodu Metropolis Vs Sunshine U19
- Crown FC Vs NOSMAS FC
- Past Restrict FC Vs Krusaders FC
- Rivers United Vs Barau FC
- Mighty Jets Vs Imperial FC
- Akwa United Vs Kebbi United
- Inter Lagos Vs Concord FA
- Sokoto United Vs Jr. Danburan FC
- Lobi Stars Vs Discovery Expertise FC
- Resolution FC Vs Eagle Stars
- Kwara United Vs Cynosure FC
- Gombe United Vs Assemblies of God
- Sunshine Stars Vs FC Bako
- Plateau United Vs Ahudiyannem FC
- Osun United Vs FWC FC
- ABS FC Vs E-World
- Bendel Insurance coverage Vs Dandidi Babes
- Adamawa United Vs Warinje Babes
- Heartland FC Vs CP Strikers
- Rangers Int’l Vs Kano Pillars
FEDERATION CUP ROUND OF 32 (WOMEN)
- Rivers Angels Vs Moje Queens
- Gallant Queens Vs First Mahi Babes
- Remo Stars Girls Vs Plateau United Queens
- Dannaz Girls Vs GP World
- Delta Queens Vs Jacklyn Angels
- Ibom Angels Vs Sporting Angels
- Fortress Girls Vs Onimarg FC
- Heartland Queens Vs Crystal Stars
- Osun Babes Vs N-Youth Girls
- Edo Queens Vs Kada Queens
- Delta Babes Vs Mighty Jets Mata
- Adamawa Queens Vs Unification Girls
- Sunshine Queens Vs Castmog Girls
- Confluence Queens Vs Ahudiyannem Queens
- Nasarawa Amazons Vs Kwara Girls
- Bayelsa Queens Vs Naija Ratels
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