The battle for this year’s President Federation Cup enters a crucial stage on Thursday, June 11, 2026, as eight teams clash for places in the semi-finals of Nigeria’s oldest domestic football competition.

All four quarter-final matches will be played simultaneously at designated venues across the country, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 p.m.

The quarter-final line-up was confirmed following an action-packed Round of 16 that delivered goals, drama, and penalty shootout victories.

Sokoto United booked their place in the last eight with a comfortable 2-0 win over Adamawa United. El-Kanemi Warriors also advanced after surviving one of the most thrilling encounters of the round. The Maiduguri-based side battled Bendel Insurance to a 3-3 draw before prevailing 8-7 in a tense penalty shootout.

Wikki Tourists secured a convincing 3-1 victory against Kada Warriors, while Flight FC edged Bida Lions 1-0 to continue their impressive run in the competition.

Another dramatic shootout was required to separate Rivers United and Nasarawa United after both teams played out a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Nasarawa United held their nerve from the spot, winning 5-3 on penalties to advance.

Plateau United also progressed with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC Basira, while Ikorodu City produced one of the standout results of the round by eliminating former champions Enyimba FC. After a 1-1 draw, the Lagos-based side triumphed 5-4 in the ensuing penalty shootout.

Barau FC completed the quarter-final cast with a narrow 2-1 win over Sunshine Stars U-19 in a closely contested fixture.

With the Round of 16 now concluded, attention shifts to the quarter-finals. Sokoto United will take on El-Kanemi Warriors, Wikki Tourists face Flight FC, Nasarawa United battle Plateau United, while Ikorodu City square off against Barau FC for a place in the last four.

As the competition reaches its decisive stages, fans can expect more thrilling encounters as the remaining teams continue their quest for national cup glory.