GTI congratulates 2025 President Federation Cup finalists
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the President Federation Cup (PFC), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited have congratulated Abakaliki FC and Kwara United FC for qualifying for the final of the Men’s category of the 2025 edition of the President Federation Cup.
In a press statement made available to journalists in Lagos on Friday by GTI Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, he thumbed up both teams for their hard work, determination and resilience which they demonstrated in their journey to the national finals.
“This year’s competition is symbolic and historic because the last time a Kwara State-based side reached the final stage of this domestic competition was when Alyufsalam Rocks contested the 1976 final game of the then Challenge Cup, but lost 2-0 to Enugu Rangers.
“However, 49 years after, history is being made as Kwara United surmounted all odds by defeating 2023/2024 NPFL champions, Rangers of Enugu 1-0 in their semi-final tie in Lagos to book a ticket to the final.
“Aside the aforementioned, the victory of Abakaliki FC at the semi-final stage against a high-ranking NPFL side Ikorodu City caught the attention of football stakeholders in the country because the cracker replicated the beauty of the PFC, where the so-called less-rated clubs become giant killers.
Abakaliki FC dumped Yobe Desert Stars in the Round of 64, and also overcame Katsina United, Enyimba FC and Nasarawa United in subsequent rounds. They are now set to face Kwara United in the final,” Ekejiuba said. “We wish them great luck as they prepare for a titanic final clash.”
Given the progress made with the PFC, it provides a veritable platform for corporate brands to collaborate as partners for value exchange. Such collaborations will further improve the quality of the PFC in order to deliver more benefits to all stakeholders.
Meanwhile, the expectations are sky-high as the investment banking firm is working closely with the NFF and other stakeholders to present to Nigerian soccer fans an unforgettable football experience on the day of the final.
Currently, El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri are the defending champions of the PFC, as they defeated Abia Warriors 2-0 to lift the coveted trophy in the Men’s category of 2024 edition and were rewarded with a cash prize of N50m. The final match was played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
