The semi-finals of the 2025 Men’s President Federation Cup will be held simultaneously today Wednesday, May 22, in Lagos and Abuja, with four teams vying for a spot in the grand finale — and a place in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.
In Lagos, former champions Rangers International FC of Enugu will lock horns with Kwara United FC of Ilorin at the MJ Arena, Onikan, in an all-Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) showdown.
Over in the Federal Capital Territory, Ikorodu City FC, the rapidly rising club from Lagos, will take on the tournament’s surprise package, Abakaliki FC, at the Bwari Township Stadium.
Both matches are scheduled to kick off simultaneously at 4:00 PM.
Road to the Semi-Finals
Rangers International FC, who were dethroned in the NPFL this season, reached the last four with an impressive run, eliminating:
Kano Pillars (Round of 64)
Heartland FC (Round of 32)
Bendel Insurance (Round of 16)
Plateau United (Quarter-finals)
Kwara United FC earned their semi-final spot after seeing off:
Cynosure FC (Round of 64)
Gombe United
Solution FC
Akwa United (Quarter-finals)
In the other bracket, Abakaliki FC have captured national attention with a giant-killing streak, taking out:
Yobe Desert Stars
Katsina United
Enyimba International
Nasarawa United
Meanwhile, Ikorodu City FC, recently promoted to the Nigeria National League (NNL), have shown grit and consistency:
Beating Sunshine Stars U-19s on penalties (Round of 64)
Defeating Crown FC
Overcoming Beyond Limits FC
Edging Wikki Tourists (Quarter-finals)
What’s at Stake
The winners of both semi-final matches will not only contest the final of Nigeria’s oldest football competition but also secure a CAF Confederation Cup ticket — Nigeria’s first slot for the continental tournament.
The President Federation Cup final is expected to take place in June at a venue to be announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).