Sokoto United precipitated one of many largest surprises of the 2026 President Federation Cup after knocking out defending champions Kwara United with a hard-earned 1-0 win within the Spherical of 32.
The consequence introduced Kwara United’s title defence to an early finish and opened the door for different contenders because the battle for a spot within the Spherical of 16 intensified.
Former champions Rivers United secured their passage with an exciting 3-2 victory over Rangers Worldwide in one of many standout matches of the spherical. Enyimba additionally moved into the subsequent stage after edging previous Gombe United 1-0.
Bendel Insurance coverage recorded a snug 3-1 win towards Crown FC, whereas Wikki Vacationers defeated Bayelsa United 3-1. Plateau United additionally superior because of a slim 1-0 success over Kogi United.
A number of fixtures have been determined by penalties. Adamawa United overcame Sapele Lions after a shootout, whereas El-Kanemi Warriors eradicated Akwa United from the spot. Kada Warriors surprised Capturing Stars on penalties, and FC Basira and Flight FC additionally booked their locations within the subsequent spherical by way of shootout victories.
Elsewhere, Bida Lions defeated Warri Wolves 2-0, Ikorodu Metropolis beat Jigawa Golden Stars 2-0, Sunshine Stars U19 overcame Warinje FC 2-1, and Barau FC edged Abakaliki FC 1-0. Nasarawa United progressed with a 3-0 walkover victory over Ejigbo Metropolis.
With the holders now out of the competitors, the race for the distinguished trophy stays vast open because the remaining groups put together for the Spherical of 16.
Spherical of 32 Outcomes
•Kwara United 0-1 Sokoto United
•Sapele Lions 0-0 Adamawa United (Pens: 2-4)
•Bendel Insurance coverage 3-1 Crown FC
•El-Kanemi Warriors 1-1 Akwa United (Pens: 3-2)
•Capturing Stars 1-1 Kada Warriors (Pens: 4-5)
•Wikki Vacationers 3-1 Bayelsa United
•Bida Lions 2-0 Warri Wolves
•Flight FC 1-1 Mighty Jets FC (Pens: 5-4)
•Rivers United 3-2 Rangers Worldwide
•Ejigbo Metropolis 0-3 Nasarawa United (Walkover)
•Kogi United 0-1 Plateau United
•Ingas FC 1-1 FC Basira (Pens: 7-8)
•Ikorodu Metropolis 2-0 Jigawa Golden Stars
•Enyimba FC 1-0 Gombe United
•Sunshine Stars U19 2-1 Warinje FC
•Barau FC 1-0 Abakaliki FC
