Federation Cup: Rangers face Ahmed Musa’s Kano Pillars as Enyimba, Rivers United know Round of 64 foes

The draw for the Round of 64 in this year’s President Federation Cup has set up a mouth-watering contest between two of Nigeria’s football giants, as Rangers International FC of Enugu take on Kano Pillars in what promises to be an early blockbuster, Soccernet.ng reports.

Rangers, the most successful team in the competition’s history with six titles, will face stiff opposition from a Kano Pillars side bolstered by Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa.

Pillars, who have lifted the trophy twice, will be eager to avenge their 2018 final defeat to Rangers—a thrilling 3-3 draw settled by penalties, with the Enugu side triumphing 4-3.

Elsewhere, defending champions El-Kanemi Warriors will begin their title defence against Simon Ben FC, a Kaduna-based club owned by Ibukun Simon, wife of Super Eagles winger Moses Simon.

Enyimba FC, another Nigerian powerhouse, will take on El-Shama FC, while Yobe Desert Stars square off against Abakaliki FC for a spot in the next round.

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Katsina United will face a tricky test against Green Beret, with Nasarawa United up against Flight FC.

In other ties, Zamfara United will battle Shooting Stars in a North vs Southwest showdown, while Wikki Tourists play Edel FC.

Additional fixtures include Rovers FC vs Igbajo FC, Ikorodu City vs Sunshine U19, Crown FC vs NOSMAS FC, Beyond Limit FC vs Krusaders FC, Rivers United vs Barau FC, Mighty Jets vs Imperial FC, and Akwa United vs Kebbi United.

All matches are set to take place on Wednesday, 19th March.

FEDERARION CUP: ROUND OF 64 (MEN)

• El-Kanemi Warriors Vs Simon Ben FC
• Enyimba FC Vs El-Shama FC
• Yobe Desert Stars Vs Abakaliki FC
• Katsina United Vs Green Beret
• Nasarawa United Vs Flight FC
• Ijele FC Vs Lautau FC
• Bayelsa United Vs EFCC FC
• FC Basira Vs Atlantic FA
• Warri Wolves Vs Wilbros FC
• Shooting Stars Vs Zamfara United
• Wikki Tourists Vs Edel FC
• Rovers FC Vs Igbajo FC
• Ikorodu City Vs Sunshine U19
• Crown FC Vs NOSMAS FC
• Beyond Limit FC Vs Krusaders FC
• Rivers United Vs Barau FC
• Mighty Jets Vs Imperial FC
• Akwa United Vs Kebbi United
• Inter Lagos Vs Harmony FA
• Sokoto United Vs Jr. Danburan FC
• Lobi Stars Vs Discovery Talent FC
• Solution FC Vs Eagle Stars
• Kwara United Vs Cynosure FC
• Gombe United Vs Assemblies of God
• Sunshine Stars Vs FC Bako
• Plateau United Vs Ahudiyannem FC
• Osun United Vs FWC FC
• ABS FC Vs E-World
• Bendel Insurance Vs Dandidi Babes
• Adamawa United Vs Warinje Babes
• Heartland FC Vs CP Strikers
• Rangers Int’l Vs Kano Pillars

FEDERATION CUP ROUND OF 32 (WOMEN)

• Rivers Angels Vs Moje Queens
• Gallant Queens Vs First Mahi Babes
• Remo Stars Ladies Vs Plateau United Queens
• Dannaz Ladies Vs GP World
• Delta Queens Vs Jacklyn Angels
• Ibom Angels Vs Sporting Angels
• Fortress Ladies Vs Onimarg FC
• Heartland Queens Vs Crystal Stars
• Osun Babes Vs N-Youth Ladies
• Edo Queens Vs Kada Queens
• Delta Babes Vs Mighty Jets Mata
• Adamawa Queens Vs Unification Ladies
• Sunshine Queens Vs Castmog Ladies
• Confluence Queens Vs Ahudiyannem Queens
• Nasarawa Amazons Vs Kwara Ladies
• Bayelsa Queens Vs Naija Ratels