{"id":833664,"date":"2025-03-13T10:12:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T15:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/13\/federation-cup-rangers-face-ahmed-musas-kano-pillars-as-enyimba-rivers-united-know-round-of-64-foes\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T10:12:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T15:12:28","slug":"federation-cup-rangers-face-ahmed-musas-kano-pillars-as-enyimba-rivers-united-know-round-of-64-foes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/13\/federation-cup-rangers-face-ahmed-musas-kano-pillars-as-enyimba-rivers-united-know-round-of-64-foes\/","title":{"rendered":"Federation Cup: Rangers face Ahmed Musa\u2019s Kano Pillars as Enyimba, Rivers United know Round of 64 foes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thenff.com\/president-federation-cup-rangers-up-against-kano-pillars-in-round-of-64\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">draw for the Round of 64<\/a> in this year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Federation+Cup\">President Federation Cup<\/a> has set up a mouth-watering contest between two of Nigeria\u2019s football giants, as Rangers International FC of Enugu take on <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Kano+pillars\">Kano Pillars<\/a> in what promises to be an early blockbuster, <a href=\"https:\/\/Soccernet.ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Rangers, the most successful team in the competition\u2019s history with six titles, will face stiff opposition from a Kano Pillars side bolstered by <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Super+Eagles\">Super Eagles<\/a> captain Ahmed Musa.<\/p>\n<p>Pillars, who have lifted the trophy twice, will be eager to avenge their 2018 final defeat to Rangers\u2014a thrilling 3-3 draw settled by penalties, with the Enugu side triumphing 4-3.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_153325\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-153325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/imago1047402121-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer 2024 President Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors. Photo by IMAGO \" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-153325\">2024 President Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors. Photo by IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Elsewhere, defending champions El-Kanemi Warriors will begin their title defence against Simon Ben FC, a Kaduna-based club owned by <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2024\/05\/meet-moses-simons-amazing-wife-ibukun-whose-academy-helped-benjamin-frederick-move-to-brentford.html\">Ibukun Simon<\/a>, wife of Super Eagles winger <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Moses+Simon\">Moses Simon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Enyimba FC, another Nigerian powerhouse, will take on El-Shama FC, while Yobe Desert Stars square off against Abakaliki FC for a spot in the next round.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_153326\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-153326\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/imago1047402155-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer 2024 President Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors. Photo by IMAGO\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-153326\">2024 President Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors. Photo by IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VagMHLcA89MZvw0Btc21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><strong>READ MORE<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/02\/federation-cup-musas-kano-pillars-amunike.html\">Federation Cup: Ahmed Musa\u2019s Kano Pillars win, Amunike\u2019s first Heartland trophy, penalty heartbreak in Lagos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2024\/06\/champions-el-kanemi-warriors-end-32-year-wait-as-rivers-angels-win-ninth-federation-cup.html\">Champions: El-Kanemi Warriors end 32-year wait as Rivers Angels win ninth Federation Cup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2024\/09\/nff-appoint-reigning-federation-cup-champion-as-new-flying-eagles-coach.html\">NFF appoint reigning Federation Cup champion as new Flying Eagles coach<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Katsina United will face a tricky test against Green Beret, with Nasarawa United up against Flight FC.<\/p>\n<p>In other ties, Zamfara United will battle Shooting Stars in a North vs Southwest showdown, while Wikki Tourists play Edel FC.<\/p>\n<p>Additional fixtures include Rovers FC vs Igbajo FC, Ikorodu City vs Sunshine U19, Crown FC vs NOSMAS FC, Beyond Limit FC vs Krusaders FC, Rivers United vs Barau FC, Mighty Jets vs Imperial FC, and Akwa United vs Kebbi United.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_153323\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-153323\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/imago1047179539-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer 2024 President Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors. Photo by IMAGO\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-153323\">LAGOS, NIGERIA \u2013 JUNE 29: Elkanemi and Abia during the Nigeria President Federation Cup Final 2024 match between Abia Warriors and El-Kanemi Warriors at Mobolaji Johnson Arena on June 29, 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria. Photo by IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>All matches are set to take place on Wednesday, 19th March.<\/p>\n<h2>Soccer FEDERARION CUP: ROUND OF 64 (MEN)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>El-Kanemi Warriors Vs Simon Ben FC<\/li>\n<li>Enyimba FC Vs El-Shama FC<\/li>\n<li>Yobe Desert Stars Vs Abakaliki FC<\/li>\n<li>Katsina United Vs Green Beret<\/li>\n<li>Nasarawa United Vs Flight FC<\/li>\n<li>Ijele FC Vs Lautau FC<\/li>\n<li>Bayelsa United Vs EFCC FC<\/li>\n<li>FC Basira Vs Atlantic FA<\/li>\n<li>Warri Wolves Vs Wilbros FC<\/li>\n<li>Shooting Stars Vs Zamfara United<\/li>\n<li>Wikki Tourists Vs Edel FC<\/li>\n<li>Rovers FC Vs Igbajo FC<\/li>\n<li>Ikorodu City Vs Sunshine U19<\/li>\n<li>Crown FC Vs NOSMAS FC<\/li>\n<li>Beyond Limit FC Vs Krusaders FC<\/li>\n<li>Rivers United Vs Barau FC<\/li>\n<li>Mighty Jets Vs Imperial FC<\/li>\n<li>Akwa United Vs Kebbi United<\/li>\n<li>Inter Lagos Vs Harmony FA<\/li>\n<li>Sokoto United Vs Jr. Danburan FC<\/li>\n<li>Lobi Stars Vs Discovery Talent FC<\/li>\n<li>Solution FC Vs Eagle Stars<\/li>\n<li>Kwara United Vs Cynosure FC<\/li>\n<li>Gombe United Vs Assemblies of God<\/li>\n<li>Sunshine Stars Vs FC Bako<\/li>\n<li>Plateau United Vs Ahudiyannem FC<\/li>\n<li>Osun United Vs FWC FC<\/li>\n<li>ABS FC Vs E-World<\/li>\n<li>Bendel Insurance Vs Dandidi Babes<\/li>\n<li>Adamawa United Vs Warinje Babes<\/li>\n<li>Heartland FC Vs CP Strikers<\/li>\n<li>Rangers Int\u2019l Vs Kano Pillars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Soccer FEDERATION CUP ROUND OF 32 (WOMEN)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Rivers Angels Vs Moje Queens<\/li>\n<li>Gallant Queens Vs First Mahi Babes<\/li>\n<li>Remo Stars Ladies Vs Plateau United Queens<\/li>\n<li>Dannaz Ladies Vs GP World<\/li>\n<li>Delta Queens Vs Jacklyn Angels<\/li>\n<li>Ibom Angels Vs Sporting Angels<\/li>\n<li>Fortress Ladies Vs Onimarg FC<\/li>\n<li>Heartland Queens Vs Crystal Stars<\/li>\n<li>Osun Babes Vs N-Youth Ladies<\/li>\n<li>Edo Queens Vs Kada Queens<\/li>\n<li>Delta Babes Vs Mighty Jets Mata<\/li>\n<li>Adamawa Queens Vs Unification Ladies<\/li>\n<li>Sunshine Queens Vs Castmog Ladies<\/li>\n<li>Confluence Queens Vs Ahudiyannem Queens<\/li>\n<li>Nasarawa Amazons Vs Kwara Ladies<\/li>\n<li>Bayelsa Queens Vs Naija Ratels<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soccer Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_0327-copy-150x150.jpg\"  height=\"80\" width=\"80\">\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/imhonlamhen-eronmhonsele\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImhonlamhen Eronmhonsele\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tImhonlamhen Eronmhonsele turns into a ball of passion when writing about Nigerian football and its talents, whether rising stars or established legends, locally and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>From the deepest corners of the Middle East, to the green fields of the Americas, to the celebrated grounds in Europe, and the rich soils of Africa, Imhons is more than glad, usually with a glass of a tasty drink nearby, to capture the essence of the game, by connecting the dots between culture, identity, and football.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/03\/federation-cup-rangers-kano-pillars.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer The draw for the Round of 64 in this year\u2019s President Federation Cup has set up a mouth-watering contest between two of Nigeria\u2019s football giants, as Rangers International FC of Enugu take on Kano Pillars in what promises to be an early blockbuster, Soccernet.ng reports. 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