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NFF Announces Date for 2025 President Federation Cup Draw
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.
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.
Head coach of Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, speaks on team defense and called out a player who needs to toughen up. He shared that Ademola Lookman needs to work on defense.
“Ademola Lookman arrived with great enthusiasm and desire to keep growing. We need him to add defensive work to what he already gives us offensively, because he has that ability,” he then added.
“He’s shown it with the Nigeria national team, and we need him in that role.”
Former football legend Paul Merson states that Mohammad Salah is the greatest winger of all time.
While also praising Bukayo Saka for being the winger in form right now.
When asked in a recent interview, he stated “For the best right now, it’s probably [Bukayo] Saka for his all-around game. I will go Salah, because the numbers he’s put up are ridiculous.”
Former player Paul Merson shares his predictions on this weekend’s Premier League games.
He shared Leeds United vs Manchester City – Prediction: Leeds 1-1 Manchester City.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace – Prediction: Manchester United 3-0 Crystal Palace.
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