The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed receipt of the qualifiers from the states and the FCT their representatives for the National play offs of 2026 President Federation Cup.
VDCInsights reports that each state submitted two representatives for the men’s competition, some only sent in one team in the women’s competition .
As usual and common with FA Cups globally some unknown names made their way to the national play offs, which adds spice to the competitions.
In Abia State Enyimba defeated last year’s champions, Ahudiyannem 4-0, after the latter had stopped NPFL side, Abia Warriors in the semis.
Ahudiyannem FC also emerged Champions in the women’s category in Abia and so will be flying Abia’s flag in both the men and women competitions.
In the FCT, Sporting Supreme U19 and their seniors, Sporting Supreme FC will flag FCT flag, while in Gombe, Gombe United and El-Shama FC will represent the state while newly promoted Doma FC failed to make it.
Another surprise came from Imo State where Heartland failed to make it to the national level just as they could not return to the elite league. Unknown Campus FC and OISA FC will carry the hope of the state at the national play off.
From Kaduna, newly promoted Ranchers Bees failed to make it to the national level, but Kada Warriors and ABU DLC will represent the state, while in Kano, Barau FC and Bichi First and not Kano Pillars will carry the hopes of the people of Kano.
Below are all the qualifiers from the states and the FCT.
Women’s Competition:
Abia: Ahudiyannem Queens; Abia Angels
Akwa Ibom: Ibom Angels; Solo Wonders
Bayelsa: Bayelsa Queens; Bayelsa Princesses
Delta: Delta Queens; Royal Queens
Ebonyi: Esthinghton FC
Edo: Edo Queens; Fortress Ladies
Ekiti: Ekiti Queens
Enugu: Rangers Women; Zorha Queens
FCT: Naija Ratels; NAF FC
Imo: Heartland Queens; Ikukuoma Queens
Kaduna: Gallant Queens; Kada Queens
Kogi: Confluence Queens
Kwara: Model Queens; Moje Queens
Lagos: FC Robo Queens; Ghetto Tiger Ladies
Nasarawa: Nasarawa Amazons
Ogun: Remo Stars Ladies
Ondo: Sunshine Queens; Onimarg FC
Osun: Osun Babes
Oyo: Pacesetter Queens; Dragon Fury Ladies
Plateau: Mighty Jets Mata; Plateau United Queens
Rivers: Rivers Angels; Osklean FC
Men’s Competition:
Abia: Enyimba FC; Ahudiyannem FC
Adamawa: Adamawa United; Adamawa United Academy
Akwa Ibom: Akwa United; Godswill Akpabio FC
Anambra: Edel FC; Amanda FC
Bauchi: Wikki Tourists; Warinje FC
Bayelsa: Bayelsa United; Krosaders Football Academy
Benue: Flight FC; Lobi Stars
Borno: El-Kanemi Warriors; El-Kanemi Warriors Jnr
Cross River: E-World FC; Mojoda FC
Delta: Sapele Lions; Warri Wolves
Ebonyi: Rice FC; Cynosure FC
Edo: Bendel Insurance; Westgate FC
Ekiti: Agbana Wonderful FA; Harmony FC
Enugu: Rangers Int’l; Ingas FC
FCT: Sporting Supreme U19; Sporting Supreme FC
Gombe: Gombe United; El-Shama FC
Imo: Campus FC; OISA FC
Jigawa: Jigawa Golden Stars; Jigawa Golden Stars Jnr
Kaduna: Kada Warriors; ABU DLC
Kano: Barau FC; Bichi First
Katsina: Katsina United; Katsina United Jnr
Kebbi: Kebbi United; Kanta Warriors
Kogi: Kogi United; Reigners FC
Kwara: Kwara United; Gaa Akanbi
Lagos: Ikorodu City; G12 FC
Nasarawa: Nasarawa United; FC Basira
Niger: Bida Lions; Niger Tornadoes
Ogun: Beyond Limits Academy; Stormers FC
Ondo: Sunshine U19; Adanimogo FC
Osun: Dokkal Khairu FC; Ejigbo City
Oyo: Crown FC; 3SC
Plateau: Plateau United; Mighty Jets
Rivers: Rivers United; Wilbros FC
Sokoto: Sokoto United; YSFON Stars
Zamfara: Zamfara United; Zamfara United Feeders
