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El Kanemi Warriors Win 2026 Federation Cup Title As Nasarawa Amazons Reclaim Cup Crown in Dramatic Shootout
El Kanemi Warriors have won a fourth Federation Cup after they pipped Ikorodu City 1-0 in the final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State.
Muktar Ismail converted from the penalty spot which proved the difference between the finalists.
The Federation Cup will be a consolation for El Kanemi Warriors after they were relegated from the NPFL this past season.
The cup triumph has qualified the Maiduguri club to represent Nigeria in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Meanwhile, Nasarawa Amazons Football Club were crowned champions of the 2026 Women’s President Federation Cup after defeating Heartland Queens of Owerri in a thrilling penalty shootout at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State.
Nasarawa Amazon – Women’s President Federation Cup Winners 2026
The match highlighted the growing competitiveness and rising profile of women’s football in Nigeria, with both teams displaying resilience, tactical discipline and determination throughout the encounter.
The victory marks Nasarawa Amazons‘ third Women’s President Federation Cup title and serves as sweet redemption for the club, which suffered heartbreak after losing in last year’s final.