Federation Cup Round Of 32: Rangers, Rivers United Renew Rivalry In Blockbuster Clash

Newly crowned champions of the 2025/2026 NPFL, Rangers International of Enugu, will headline the 2026 President Federation Cup Round of 32 with a high-profile clash against second-placed Rivers United of Port Harcourt, Completesports.com reports.

The two NPFL giants will lock horns at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Monday, June 1. The Pride of Rivers, who are still reeling from losing the league title to the Flying Antelopes, are determined to oust Rangers from the Federation Cup.

However, Enugu Rangers, basking in the euphoria of equalling Enyimba’s nine league title triumphs, are confident of completing a domestic double.

Other tough Round of 32 fixtures include relegated El-Kanemi Warriors’ showdown against Akwa United at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja.

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The clash between newly relegated sides Wikki Tourists and Bayelsa United in Lafia, as well as the Enyimba versus Gombe United tie in Makurdi, are expected to attract huge attention.

The Bwari Township Stadium in the Federal Capital Territory will witness the clash between last year’s finalists, Abakaliki FC, and giant-killers Barau FC of Kano. The encounter promises to be fiercely contested, with both sides boasting youthful and enterprising players.

Below are the full Round of 32 fixtures and venues:

Kwara United Vs Sokoto United – Abuja Area 3 (01/06/26): 4pm

Sapele Lions Vs Adamawa United – Makurdi (01/06/26): 1pm

Bendel Insurance Vs Crown FC – Lagos (01/06/26): 4pm

El-Kanemi Warriors Vs Akwa United – Abuja FIFA Goal Project (01/06/26): 4pm

Shooting Stars Vs Kada Warriors – Minna (01/06/26): 4pm

Wikki Tourists Vs Bayelsa United – Lafia (01/06/26): 1pm

Bida Lions Vs Warri Wolves – Osogbo (01/06/26): 4pm

Flight FC Vs Mighty Jets – Lafia (01/06/26): 10am

Rivers United Vs Enugu Rangers – Uyo Township Stadium (01/06/26): 4pm

Ejigbo City Vs Nasarawa United – Benin City (01/06/26): 4pm

Kogi United Vs Plateau United – Lafia (01/06/26): 4pm

Ingas FC Vs FC Basira – Anyigba (01/06/26): 1pm

Ikorodu City Vs Jigawa Golden Stars – Anyigba (01/06/26): 4pm

Enyimba FC Vs Gombe United – Makurdi (01/06/26): 4pm

Sunshine Stars U19 Vs Warinje FC – Abuja Area 3 (01/06/26): 1pm

Barau FC Vs Abakaliki FC – Abuja Bwari (01/06/26): 4pm