By VICTOR OKOYE

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released fixtures for the men’s and women’s President Federation Cup Round of 64 competition.

The fixtures were unveiled during a draw held on Friday at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja.

NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, said the draw process followed the format adopted in previous editions of the competition.

Sanusi said no team received a bye into the next round, making this year’s competition more straightforward for participating teams.

He assured teams and stakeholders of a transparent and fair competition, with all rules strictly enforced throughout the tournament.

Sanusi described the President Federation Cup as Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious football competition.

Defending champions, Kwara United, were seeded number one, while 2025 runners-up, Abakaliki FC, were placed at number 64.

He added that the competition would be played strictly on a knockout basis in line with established tradition.

Sanusi also announced that Asaba, the Delta State capital, would host the grand finale of this year’s competition.

In the women’s category, Rivers Angels will face NAF Queens, while Abia Angels tackle Ikukuoma Queens in the Round of 64.

FC Robo Queens will confront Rangers Women, while Remo Stars Ladies take on Onimarg FC in another fixture.

Ahudiannem Queens will battle Moje Queens, while Heartland Queens face Dragon Fury Ladies in the competition.

Ibom Angels will play Fortress Ladies, while Pacesetter Queens tackle Bayelsa Queens in the women’s event.

Osun Babes will meet Plateau United Queens, while Sunshine Queens face Solo Wonders in another encounter.

Confluence Queens will confront Gallant Queens, while Fuoye Queens take on Esthington FC in the Round of 64.

Delta Queens will face Royal Queens, while Edo Queens will confront Ghetto Tiger Queens in another fixture.

Naija Ratels will battle Mighty Jets Mata, while Osklean FC play Nasarawa Amazons in the women’s category.

In the men’s event, Kwara United will face Sporting Supreme U-19 in one of the headline fixtures.

Sokoto United will tackle Mojoda FC, while Katsina United confront Sapele Lions in the Round of 64.

Adamawa United will face Agbana Wonderful FC, while Bendel Insurance meet Katsina United Jnr.

Crown FC will play Cynosure FC, while El-Kanemi Warriors confront Krosaders FC in another fixture.

Akwa United will face Wilbros FC, while Kebbi United take on Shooting Stars in the competition.

Kada Warriors will tackle Campos FC, while Wikki Tourists confront Jigawa GS Jnr in the tournament.

Bayelsa United will play OISA FC, while Beyond Limits face Bida Lions in another fixture.

Stormers FC will battle Warri Wolves, while Adamawa Academy confront Flight FC in the Round of 64.

Mighty Jets will face Adamimogo FC, while G12 FC tackle Rivers United in another encounter.

Godswill Akpabio FC will confront Rangers International, while Sporting Supreme face Ejigbo City.

Nasarawa United will play Westgate FC, while Kogi United tackle Lobi Stars in the competition.

Ahudiannem FC will face Plateau United, while Ingas FC confront Edel FC in another fixture.

Kanta Warriors will play FC Basira, while Ikorodu City tackle Gaa Akanbi FC in the tournament.

Jigawa GS will confront E-World FC, while El Sharma FC face Enyimba FC in another encounter.

YSFON Stars will battle Gombe United, while Sunshine Stars tackle Niger Tornadoes in the Round of 64.

Warinje FC will play Bichi First FC, while Zamfara United confront Barau FC in the competition.

ABU DLC will face Abakaliki FC in the final fixture of the Round of 64 draw.(NAN)