The semi-final line-up for the 2026 President Federation Cup has been officially confirmed. This follows a highly competitive round of quarter-final fixtures played across various neutral venues in the country. Defending champions El-Kanemi Warriors kept their title defense alive by securing a hard-fought ticket. The Maiduguri-based club defeated a resilient Sokoto United side 1-0 in regulation time.
The remaining quarter-final matches delivered intense drama and close contests for football fans. Nasarawa United also progressed to the last four by edging top-flight rivals Plateau United 2-1. The Solid Miners put up a disciplined defensive display to dump out the former league champions. The remaining two semi-final slots had to be decided through penalty shootouts after stalemates in regular time.
Bauchi-based club Wikki Tourists overcame grassroots sensation Flight FC in a dramatic encounter. Both teams fought to a 1-1 draw before Wikki won 4-3 on penalties. Meanwhile, Nigeria Premier Football League bound Ikorodu City battled to an entertaining 2-2 draw against Barau FC. The Oga Boys showed immense composure to triumph 5-4 in the subsequent penalty shootout.
The four successful teams will now battle in the semi-finals as the race for Nigeria's oldest club competition intensifies. The tournament winner will automatically secure a ticket to represent Nigeria in the next edition of the CAF Confederation Cup. Fans expect highly physical tactical matchups as the remaining clubs fight for a grand finale ticket.
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