The draw for the Round of 64 in the 2024 President Federation Cup has ignited excitement among Nigerian football fans, setting up a highly anticipated clash between Rangers International FC of Enugu and Kano Pillars.
The early blockbuster match pits two of Nigeria’s football giants against each other, promising a thrilling encounter. Rangers, the competition’s most successful club with six titles, will face a formidable Kano Pillars side, bolstered by the presence of Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa.
Kano Pillars, seeking to add to their two Federation Cup titles, will be particularly motivated to avenge their dramatic 2018 final loss to Rangers. That final saw a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Rangers ultimately prevailing 4-3 in a penalty shootout.
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Elsewhere in the draw, defending champions El-Kanemi Warriors will begin their title defense against Simon Ben FC, a Kaduna-based club owned by Ibukun Simon, wife of Super Eagles winger Moses Simon. Enyimba FC, another prominent Nigerian club, will face El-Shama FC, while Yobe Desert Stars will take on Abakaliki FC.
Other notable fixtures include Katsina United against Green Beret, Nasarawa United against Flight FC, Zamfara United against Shooting Stars, and Wikki Tourists against Edel FC.
Additional matches in the Round of 64 include Rovers FC vs Igbajo FC, Ikorodu City vs Sunshine U19, Crown FC vs NOSMAS FC, Beyond Limit FC vs Krusaders FC, Rivers United vs Barau FC, Mighty Jets vs Imperial FC, and Akwa United vs Kebbi United.
The draw has set the stage for a captivating Round of 64, with fans eagerly anticipating the clashes between Nigeria’s top football clubs.
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 Green 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
Shooting Stars Vs Zamfara United
Wikki Tourists Vs Edel FC
Rovers FC Vs Igbajo FC
Ikorodu City Vs Sunshine U19
Crown FC Vs NOSMAS FC
Beyond Limit FC Vs Krusaders FC
Rivers United Vs Barau FC
Mighty Jets Vs Imperial FC
Akwa United Vs Kebbi United
Inter Lagos Vs Harmony FA
Sokoto United Vs Jr. Danburan FC
Lobi Stars Vs Discovery Talent FC
Solution 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 Vs Dandidi Babes
Adamawa United Vs Warinje Babes
Heartland FC Vs CP Strikers
Rangers Int’l Vs Kano Pillars
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