Rivers United and Rangers International will fight for the league title this weekend, but they also have to settle a score in the Round of 32 of the President’s Federation Cup. The fixtures for the round have just been released.
Rivers United defeated G12 FC in Lagos to move to the Round of 32, while Rangers International defeated Godswill Akpabio United FC to set up a match.
Many Nigeria Premier Football League teams made it to the Round of 32, and some lower-division clubs are still doing well, keeping their hopes alive.
Former champions Enyimba thrashed El-Shama FC 4-0 and they will now play against Gombe United while Bendel Insurance will play Crown FC, both teams won their matches.
On the other hand, Kwara United survived a major scare before beating Sporting Supreme U19 on penalties, they will now play Sokoto United, while Sokoto United had a shootout against Mojoda FC winning 14-13 after a goalless draw.
Shooting Stars beat Kebbi United 2-1. They will play Kada Warriors, Elkanemi Warriors will play Akwa United. This match could be exciting, Bayelsa United beat OISA FC 2-1. They will play Wikki Tourists, Warri Wolves will play Bida Lions. Both teams won on penalties.
Other matches include: Sapele Lions vs Adamawa United, Flight FC vs Mighty Jets, Kogi United vs Plateau United, Ikorodu City vs Jigawa Golden Stars
Sunshine Stars U19 are really surprising everyone in the competition, having beaten Niger Tornadoes 2-1, now they will play Warinje FC. Barau FC will play Abakaliki FC. This match looks interesting.
ROUND OF 32 FIXTURES:
Kwara United vs. Sokoto United
Sapele Lions FC vs. Adamawa United
Bendel Insurance vs. Crown FC
Elkanemi Warriors vs. Akwa United
Shooting Stars vs. Kada Warriors
Wikki Tourists vs. Bayelsa United
Bida Lions FC vs. Warri Wolves
Flight FC vs. Mighty Jets FC
Rivers United vs. Rangers Int’l
Ejigbo City vs. Nasarawa United
Kogi United vs. Plateau United
Ingas FC vs. FC Basira
Ikorodu City vs. Jigawa Golden Stars
Enyimba FC vs. Gombe United
Sunshine Stars U19 vs. Warinje FC
Barau FC vs. Abakaliki FC
