On Wednesday, former champions Enyimba and Rangers advanced to the Round of 16 in the President Federation Cup. Enyimba secured a narrow 1-0 victory over El-kanemi Warriors in a tightly fought Round of 32 match, with Christian Nnaji netting the decisive goal in the first half. Meanwhile, Rangers faced their rivals Heartland and triumphed 5-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 in regular time, which took place at the Awka City Stadium. Additionally, the Super Eagles are set to compete against Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago in an invitational tournament. Rivers United faced elimination at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, losing 2-1 to Beyond Limits FA, a team from the Nigeria National League (NNL). Merveille Akinocho opened the scoring for Beyond Limits FA just 14 minutes into the match and increased the lead seven minutes into the second half. Rivers United managed to score once in the 67th minute. Upcoming fixtures for the Round of 16. Enyimba FC from Abia will face Abakaliki from Ebonyi. Nasarawa United versus Bayelsa United. Warri Wolves (from Delta) against Wikki Tourists (from Bauchi). Ikorodu City (Lagos) versus Beyond Limit (Ogun), along with Akwa United (Akwa Ibom) facing Inter Lagos (Lagos) or Jr. Solution FC (Anambra) competing against Kwara United (Kwara). Plateau United versus Osun United. Bendel Insurance (Edo) facing off against Rangers International (Enugu).
