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NFF Announces Date for 2025 President Federation Cup Draw

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially revealed the schedule for the 2025 President Federation Cup for both men and women. The highly anticipated national draw is set to take place on Friday, April 11, at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja.

For the men’s competition, two clubs from each of the 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), will compete in the Round of 64 after earlier eliminations in the qualifying rounds.

Meanwhile, the women’s tournament kicks off with the Round of 32 and progresses through the Round of 16, quarterfinals, semi-finals, and the grand finale.

The men’s Round of 64 matches are scheduled for Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, followed by the Round of 16 on Wednesday, May 14.

The quarterfinals will be played on Thursday, June 5, and the semi-finals on Wednesday, June 18. Both competitions will conclude with the final on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

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The stakes are high for the men’s tournament, as the winner will represent Nigeria in the 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup, showcasing their talent on the continental stage.

The defending champions, El-Kanemi Warriors and Rivers Angels, who claimed the men’s and women’s titles in 2024, will look to defend their crowns against fierce competition.


 

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Barcelona Coach Hansi Flick Hails Player Lamine Yamal: ‘He’s a Genius!”

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Barcelona Manager, Hansi Flick praised player Lamine Yamal and described him a a genius.

During a brief interaction with the press, the manager speak on the team player and praises Yamal “We have exceptional players, with Lamine Yamal, who is a genius.”

But it is the team that is the most important thing. We need all our players to be at their best,”

The player, Lamine Yamal has set an impressive so far this season and has captured the attention of many with his skills.


 

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Toni Kroos Says Pedri Is More Valuable to Barça Than Lewandowski and Yamal

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Former Real Madrid star Toni Kroos believes Pedri is the most valuable player in Barcelona’s squad right now, even more than the likes of Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha. Despite the trio combining for 86 goals this season and helping push Barça toward a possible treble, Kroos insists Pedri’s influence runs deeper.

Speaking on his podcast Einfach mal Luppen, Kroos said, “Players like Yamal, Raphinha, and Lewandowski might be the ones scoring and deciding matches, but for me, Pedri is the most important. Right now, he’s the best in the world in his position.” Under coach Hansi Flick, Pedri has featured in 54 games so far, with six goals and seven assists to his name—solid numbers that don’t even fully reflect his impact on the pitch.


 

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Jorginho Set to Join Flamengo on Three-Year Deal After Arsenal Exit

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Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is set to leave the Premier League and sign a three-year deal with Brazilian giants Flamengo, keeping him at the club until 2028. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Italian international will join Flamengo as a free agent once his contract with Arsenal expires at the end of the season.

The agreement, which had been in the works since January, is now verbally in place, with all sides aligned. Romano revealed that Jorginho has given the green light to the move. Jorginho, 33, first arrived in England in 2018, joining Chelsea from Napoli. He spent five years at Stamford Bridge before making the move across London to Arsenal in 2023.


 

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