President FA Cup: Round of 32 fixtures announced for men and women competitions
The Nigeria FA Cup enters its Round of 32 stage, with fixtures confirmed for both the men and women categories. The matches, scheduled for early April, will see teams battle for a spot in the next phase of the prestigious tournament.
Men’s Round of 32 Fixtures
The men’s competition will resume on April 2, 2025, with fixtures spread across multiple venues nationwide. Notable matches include defending champions El-Kanemi Warriors facing Enyimba FC in Abuja and a high-profile clash between Heartland FC and Rangers International in Awka.
Warri Wolves have automatically advanced to the Round of 16 following Shooting Stars’ disqualification from the competition due to fielding ineligible players in their previous match.
Full Fixtures:
El-Kanemi Warriors vs Enyimba FC – Bwari, Abuja
Abakaliki FC vs Katsina United – Area 3, Abuja
Nasarawa United vs Ijele FC – Anyigba
Bayelsa United vs FC Basira– Kaduna
Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars (Warri Wolves advance after Shooting Stars’ disqualification)
Wikki Tourists vs Rovers FC – Lafia
Ikorodu City vs Crown FC
Beyond Limit vs Rivers United – Benin City
Mighty Jets Feeders vs Akwa United – Anyigba
Inter Lagos vs Jr. Danburan – Anyigba
Lobi Stars vs Solution FC – Aba
Kwara United vs Gombe United- Lafia
Sunshine Stars vs Plateau United – Anyigba
Osun United vs E-World FC – Awka
Bendel Insurance vs Adamawa United– Lafia
Heartland FC vs Rangers Int’l – Awka
Women’s Round of 32 Fixtures
The women’s competition will commence on April 5, 2025, with Rivers Angels facing Moje Queens in Benin City, while defending champions Bayelsa Queens will battle Naija Ratels in another highly anticipated fixture.
Full Fixtures:
Rivers Angels vs Moje Queens – Benin City
Gallant Queens vs First Mahi Babes – Anyigba
Remo Ladies vs Plateau United Queens – Anyigba
Dannaz Ladies vs GP World – Benin Cith
Delta Queens vs Jacklyn Angels – Owerri
Ibom Angels vs Sporting Angels – Aba
Fortress Ladies vs Onimarg FC – Asaba
Heartland Queens vs Crystal Stars – Asaba
Osun Babes vs N-Youth – Ilorin
Edo Queens vs Kada Queens – Anyigba
Delta Babes vs Mighty Jets Mata – Anyigba
Adamawa Queens vs Unification FC – Bwari, Abuja
Sunshine Queens vs Castmog Ladies – Lagos
Confluence Queens vs Ahudiyannem Queens – Asaba
Nasarawa Amazons vs Kwara Ladies – Anyigba
Bayelsa Queens vs Naija Ratels – Benin City
