El-Kanemi Warriors Clinch Third Nigerian Federation Cup Title
El-Kanemi Warriors secured their third Nigerian Federation Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors in the final played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports.
Nasiru Salisu was the hero for El-Kanemi, scoring twice to seal the win. Although he missed a penalty in the ninth minute, Salisu opened the scoring just after the half-hour mark and doubled the lead 15 minutes from time.
Abia Warriors 0-2 El-Kanemi Warriors
— MVP_SAWADINHO® (@Sawadinho1) June 29, 2024
Safe to say the #PresidentFedCup24 is heading to the North as Nasiru gets his second of the evening and doubles El-Kanemi's lead!!! pic.twitter.com/W9jMx4Ft79
This was El-Kanemi's first major title in 32 years and their first cup final appearance in 23 years. Abia Warriors, who were in their first-ever cup final, struggled to match the experience of the Maiduguri club.
El-Kanemi Warriors will compete in the CAF Confederation Cup next season as part of their reward. They also received a cash prize of N50 million, while runners-up Abia Warriors were awarded N20 million.
President Federation Cup Awards
- Winner: El-Kanemi Warriors (N50 million)
- Runner-Up: Abia Warriors (N20 million)
- MVP: Nasiru Salisu (El-Kanemi Warriors)
- Top Scorer: Emmanuel Ogbole (Kwara United)
- Best Goalkeeper: Ali Ishaku (Abia Warriors)
Rivers Angels Win Ninth Title in Women's President Federation Cup
Rivers Angels emerged victorious in the Women's President Federation Cup final, defeating Naija Ratels 1-0 earlier on Saturday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
Blessing Okpe scored the decisive goal from a penalty awarded in first-half stoppage time.
This win marks Rivers Angels' ninth Federation Cup title and ends a six-year drought since their last victory in 2018.
Women's President Federation Cup Awards
- Winner: Rivers Angels (N25 million)
- Runner-Up: Naija Ratels (N10 million)
- MVP: Blessing Okpe (Rivers Angels)
- Top Scorer: Agama Ziperefeghe (Naija Ratels)
- Best Goalkeeper: Agatha Thompson (Rivers Angels)
