Semi‑final showdown: El‑Kanemi Warriors vs Wikki Tourists
The first semi‑final takes place at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina, where three‑time champions El‑Kanemi Warriors host Wikki Tourists. The Maiduguri side lifted the Federation Cup in 1991, 1992 and most recently in 2024, while Wikki Tourists are seeking their first final appearance since their lone triumph in 1998.
El‑Kanemi’s path to the last four saw them overcome Krusaders FC, Akwa United, Bendel Insurance and Sokoto United. Wikki Tourists, meanwhile, dispatched Jigawa Golden Stars Jnr, Bayelsa United, Kada Warriors and Flight FC to reach this stage.
Second clash: Ikorodu City versus Nasarawa United
At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, NPFL side Ikorodu City takes on Nasarawa United. Ikorodu City are looking to avenge their penalty‑shootout loss in the 2025 semi‑finals, having secured their league status and recorded wins over Gaa Akanbi, Jigawa Golden Stars, Enyimba and Barau FC.
Nasarawa United, runners‑up in 2021, aim to improve on their penalty defeat to Bayelsa United five years ago. Their journey to the semi‑finals included victories against Westgate FC, Ejigbo City, Rivers United and Plateau United.
With a Federation Cup final berth—and a potential continental qualification spot—on the line, all four teams will be desperate to keep their hopes alive when they take the pitch today.
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