2026 Nigeria Federation Cup
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78th edition of the Nigeria FA Cup
Football tournament season
CountryNigeria
Dates6 May – 28 June
Teams74
| President Federation Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Dates | 6 May – 28 June |
| Teams | 74 |
The 2026 Nigeria Federation Cup is the 78th edition of the Nigeria Federation Cup, the nation's oldest knockout football tournament. The tournament begins with the National playoffs on 6 May.[1][2] Kwara United are the defending champions after defeating Abakaliki on penalties the previous year to win their maiden cup title.[3]
The format remains the same with 74 clubs qualifying as finalists in the tournaments held across the different states of Nigeria and the FCT.
- ↑ "President Federation Cup: NFF Confirms National Play-Off For next week". bsnsports.com. 24 February 2025.
- ↑ "President Federation Cup: National Play-Off Results". TheNFF. 7 March 2025.
- ↑ "2025 President Federation Cup: Kwara United, Rivers Angels emerge champions". TheNFF. 28 June 2025.