The State Federation Cup finals were played across various stadiums in Nigeria, with Kano Pillars, Nasarawa United, Heartland FC, and Inter Lagos among the title winners, Soccernet.ng reports.
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa played a key role as Kano Pillars clinched the Kano FA Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Barau FC at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
Hadi Olarewaju was the star of the show, netting a superb hat-trick, while Musa assisted his second goal as Maisu Gida lifted their first trophy of the season.
First goal of Hadi Olarewaju’s hat-trick against Barau FC.#SaiMasuGida pic.twitter.com/ydFb4b893S
— Kano Pillars FC (@pillarsfc) February 24, 2025
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In Lagos, Inter Lagos emerged as the new Lagos State FA Cup champions, stunning NPFL side Ikorodu City on penalties.
After a goalless draw in regulation time, Inter triumphed 5-4 in the shootout, with Wisdom Ubani missing the decisive spot-kick for two-time defending champions Ikorodu City.
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In Akwa Ibom, Akwa United secured the Imo State FA Cup title with a 1-0 win over Eagle Eye Academy.
Ibrahim Akande struck the decisive goal in the 75th minute, executing a brilliant volley over the goalkeeper to seal Akwa United’s place in the national Federation Cup.
More wins boys! pic.twitter.com/NoRmcXK86T
— Akwa United FC (@AkwaUnited_fc) February 23, 2025
In Owerri, former Golden Eaglets U-17 World Cup-winning coach Emmanuel Amunike guided Heartland FC to a 2-0 victory over OISA FC.
Surajudeen Lawal scored twice in the second half, handing Amunike his first title as Heartland boss.
We are the 2025 Imo FA Champions. We have reclaimed what seemed to be our birthright and we shall take it up from here.
— Heartland FC (@HeartlandFC_ng) February 23, 2025
We commend our players and the technical crew led by Emmanuel Amuneke for a job well done. pic.twitter.com/6cbCY4kxlq
At the Lafia City Stadium, Nasarawa United eased to a 2-0 win over FC Basira to claim the Nasarawa FA Cup title.
Shina Kumater and Garba Abubakar scored on either side of halftime to secure the win for the NPFL side. As champions, Nasarawa United received ₦200,000, while runners-up FC Basira were awarded ₦100,000.
In Benin, Bendel Insurance were crowned Edo State FA Cup champions after a dominant 3-0 win over Assemblies Of God FC.
In Oyo State, Ibadan warriors Shooting Stars clinched the Oyo FA Cup after defeating Crown FC of Ogbomoso 4-2 on penalties.
After a goalless draw in regulation time, goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal emerged as the hero, saving two penalty kicks to hand 3SC the title.
OYO STATE CHAMPIONS
— 3SCFansTV (@3scfanstv) February 24, 2025
Shooting Stars have conquered the Oyo FA Cup, edging Crown FC Ogbomoso 4-2 on penalties after a tense regulation time battle
– Mustapha Lawal stood tall, saving two penalties like the Black Spider he is! ️
– Mustapha Adam Agba’a added flair with a… pic.twitter.com/MNbC8CpKXk
In Jos, Plateau United claimed the Plateau State President Federation Cup title with a 2-0 win over Mighty Jets Feeder.
In Enugu, Rangers lifted the 2025 Enugu State Federation Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Ijele FC at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.
Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side redeemed themselves after an early exit last year. The Flying Antelopes last won the President Federation Cup in 2018.
Meanwhile, El-Kanemi Warriors remain the defending champions of the national Federation Cup.
ALL THE WINNERS (MEN’S COMPETITION)
Imo: Heartland FC 2-0 OISA FC
Niger: Atlantic FA 0-0 Harmony FA (Atlantic FA win 6-5 on penalties)
Abia: Enyimba 0-0 Ahudiyannem FC (Ahudiyannem win 3-1 on penalties)
Kwara: Kwara United 1-1 ABS (Kwara United win 5-4 on penalties)
Benue: Lobi Stars 2-1 Flight FC
Adamawa: No competition
Edo: Bendel Insurance 3-0 Assemblies of God
Bauchi: Wikki Tourists 1-0 Warinje FC
Lagos: Ikorodu City 0-0 Inter Lagos (Inter Lagos win 5-4 on penalties)
Jigawa: Lautai United 0-2 Dandidi Babes
Rivers: Rivers United 0-0 Wilbros FC (Rivers United win 4-3 on penalties)
Ogun: Imperial FC 2-2 Beyond Limits (Imperial FC win 8-7 on penalties)
FCT: EFCC 0-0 FWC FC (FWC FC win 4-3 on penalties)
Osun: Osun United 0-1 Igbajo FC
Nasarawa: FC Basira 0-2 Nasarawa United
Enugu: Rangers Int’l 3-0 Ijele FC
Anambra: Solution FC 0-0 Edel FC (Edel win 2-0 on penalties)
Ondo: Sunshine Stars 0-0 Sunshine Stars U19 (Sunshine Stars win 4-3 on penalties)
Ekiti: COPDEM 0-1 NOSMAS FC
Borno: El-Kanemi Warriors 3-0 CP Strikers
Akwa Ibom: Akwa United 1-0 Eagle Eye FA
Oyo: Crown FC 0-0 Shooting Stars (Shooting Stars win 4-2 on penalties)
Kogi: Kogi Central FC 1 Vs FC Bako 2
Katsina: Katsina United 1-0 Jnr Danburam
Ebonyi: Cynosure FC 0-1 Abakaliki FC
Kebbi: Discovery Talent Academy 1-5 Kebbi United
Bayelsa: Bayelsa United 2-2 Crusaders FC (Crusaders win 4-2 on penalties)
Kaduna: Simon Beb FA 1-1 Green Berets (Green Berets win 4-2 after penalties)
Gombe: Gombe United 3-1 El-Shama FC
Plateau: Mighty Jets Feeders 0-2 Plateau Utd
Cross River: Rovers FC 1-0 E-World
Delta: Warri Wolves 2-1 De Sapele Lions
Sokoto: Sokoto United 1-2 Sokoto North FC
Taraba: Technobat FC 0-1 Eagle Stars FC
Kano: Kano Pillars 3-2 Barau FC
Yobe: Yobe Desert Stars 10-1 Gujuba Academy
Zamfara: Zamfara United 1-0 Zamfara United Feeders
ALL THE WINNERS (WOMEN’S COMPETITION)
- Abia: Ahudiyannem Queens
- Adamawa: Adamawa Queens
- Akwa Ibom: Ibom Angels 3-0 Jacklyn Angels
- Anambra: GP World FA
- Bayelsa: Bayelsa Queens 8-0 Crystal Stars
- Delta: Delta Queens 2-0 Delta Babes
- Ebonyi: First Mahi Babes
- Edo: Edo Queens 3-0 Fortress Ladies
- Enugu: Queen of Softlanding FC
- FCT: Naija Ratels 6-0 N-Youth Ladies FA
- Imo: Heartland Queens
- Kaduna: Gallant Queens 6-0 Kada Queens
- Kogi: Confluence Queens
- Kwara: Moje Queens 2-2 Kwara Ladies (Moje Queens win 4-3 on penalties)
- Lagos: Unification Ladies 0-1 Dannaz Ladies
- Nasarawa: Nasarawa Amazons
- Ogun: Remo Stars Ladies 4-0 Castmong Ladies FC
- Ondo: Sunshine Queens 3-3 Onimarg FC (Sunshine Queens win 4-2 on penalties)
- Osun: Osun Babes FC
- Plateau: Plateau United Queens 2-1 Mighty Jets Mata
- Rivers: Rivers Angels 10-0 Sparkling Angels
