Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.
Keshi’s Stadium to Play Host to President Federation Cup Final, Delta State.
The Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State capital, will host the finals of the men’s and women’s competitions of the 2026 President Federation Cup, with three-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors set to take on surprise package Ikorodu City in the men’s showpiece on Saturday, July 11.
Both finalists booked their place in the final after overcoming their semi-final opponents on Wednesday. Ikorodu City edged Nasarawa United 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, extending Nasarawa United’s frustrating history in the competition after the Solid Miners also lost the 2021 final on penalties to Bayelsa United at the same venue.
In Katsina, El-Kanemi Warriors produced a commanding performance to defeat Wikki Tourists 3-1 at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, securing their place in the final and keeping alive their bid for a fourth President Federation Cup title, having previously won the competition in 1991, 1992 and 2024.
El-Kanemi Warriors captain Zayyad Musa credited the home support in Katsina for inspiring his side’s victory.
“We played as if we were in Maiduguri. The atmosphere was so electric, and we are truly delighted with what the people of Katsina did for us,” Musa said.
Wikki Tourists technical adviser Evans Ogenyi, meanwhile, expressed disappointment at his side’s elimination, though he conceded the team had given their best.
“The result is disappointing because it has brought an end to our campaign in the competition. We did our best to win and qualify for the final, but God has destined that this is how far we can go,” Ogenyi said.
While El-Kanemi Warriors aim for further silverware, Ikorodu City will be looking to complete one of the most memorable cup runs in recent years when both sides meet in Asaba.
In the women’s competition, the quarter-final stage continues this week, with Sunshine Queens of Akure facing Confluence Queens of Lokoja and record champions Rivers Angels taking on FC Robo Queens, both fixtures at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Elsewhere, Heartland Queens will battle Ibom Angels in Aba, while high-flying Edo Queens face former champions Nasarawa Amazons in Anyigba in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the round.
