The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the national draw for the 2025 President Federation Cup for men and women will take place on **Friday, April 11, 2025**, at its secretariat in Abuja.
The men’s competition will kick off with the Round of 64, featuring two clubs from each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while the women’s tournament begins with the Round of 32.
The schedule for the knockout stages is as follows:
– **Round of 64:** Saturday, May 3 – Sunday, May 4
– **Round of 16:** Wednesday, May 14
– **Quarterfinals:** Thursday, June 5
– **Semifinals:** Wednesday, June 18
– **Final:** Saturday, June 28
The winner of the men’s competition will secure a spot in the **2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup**, further elevating the stakes of the tournament.
El-Kanemi Warriors and Rivers Angels emerged victorious in the 2024 editions of the men’s and women’s competitions, respectively, and will aim to defend their titles in the upcoming season.
