Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) giants will resume hostilities on Tuesday as the Round of 16 matches of the 2026 President Federation Cup take centre stage across different venues in the country.
Defending champions Rivers Angels are expected to face one of their toughest tests yet when they confront ambitious Abia Angels at the Eket Township Stadium in Akwa Ibom by 4 p.m.
Another blockbuster fixture will see traditional rivals Delta Queens and Edo Queens renew their old Bendel rivalry in Awka, with both sides battling for a place in the quarter-finals.
In Akure, FC Robo Queens will trade tackles with Remo Stars Ladies in what promises to be an exciting Southwest showdown, while Heartland Queens and Ahudiyannem Queens square off in an Oriental derby in Enugu.
Bayelsa Queens will also be aiming to avoid an upset when they face Ibom Angels in Awka, just as Plateau United Queens confront Sunshine Queens in Abuja.
Elsewhere, Confluence Queens will take on Esthington FC in Enugu, while Abuja-based Naija Ratels face a difficult encounter against Nasarawa Amazons, led by experienced coach Christopher Musa Danjuma, in Kaduna.
The Round of 16 fixtures are scheduled as follows:
Rivers Angels Vs Abia Angels – Eket, Akwa Ibom (4pm)
FC Robo Queens Vs Remo Stars Ladies – Akure (1pm)
Ahudiyannem Queens Vs Heartland Queens – Enugu (1pm)
Ibom Angels Vs Bayelsa Queens – Awka (1pm)
Plateau United Queens Vs Sunshine Queens – Abuja (4pm)
Confluence Queens Vs Esthington FC – Enugu (4pm)
Delta Queens Vs Edo Queens – Awka (4pm)
Naija Ratels Vs Nasarawa Amazons – Kaduna (4pm)
These high-stakes encounters highlight the incredible depth and competitive nature of women's football across Nigeria. With defending champions and traditional powerhouses all facing elite opposition, soccer fans are guaranteed an unforgettable day of tournament drama. The results of these matches will solidify the quarter-final lineups and determine which clubs possess the clinical edge needed to push for ultimate silverware.
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