As the Federation Cup battle heats up across the country, the Awka City stadium will play host to four federation cup games.
ANN reports that six male teams will on wednesday 26th April, battle it out for places in the round of 32 of the Federation Cup while two female teams will also face each other for a place in the next round as well.
In a circular from the communication department of Nigeria Football Federation, the first match on wednesday next week will see Nigerian Premier Football League side Lobi Stars of Benue state take on Nigerian National League side FC One Rocket of Akwa Ibom state by 12: pm.
Next match by 2:pm will see another NNL side, FC Ebedei of Ekiti state take on non league side Hope of Glory of Cross Rivers state. The final match by 4:pm that day will see Warri Wolves of Delta state play Beyond Limits of Ogun state. The winners of these matches will progress to the round of 32 of the Federation Cup.
ANN reports that on Friday 28th of April 2023 is a day meant for the Queens. Sunshine Queens of Ondo state will play Edo Queens to battle for round of 16 space.
For these two days festival of football, football fans are encouraged to come and enjoy the very best of the historic FA Cup.
The state female champions, Awka Angels, will be in Abuja to take on Osun Babes while runners up, Maureen Madu KFC will take on Green Foot Ladies of Enugu in Owerri. These two matches will be played on Friday 28th of April 2023.
In the male category, winners, Ozalla FA will be at the FIFA Goal Project Abuja to play NPFL side, Doma United while Edel FC will at the Ondo Sports Complex Akure take on Kogi United Feeders teams. These two matches will be played on Wednesday 26th April, 2023.
Anambra Football Association (FA) Chairman, Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi assured the teams of maximum support and prayers as they take the history making steps in FA Cup glory.
