Bendel Insurance,Kwara United,and Nasarawa United Advance to Round of 16
Three Nigerian clubs Bendel Insurance, Kwara United, and Nasarawa United have progressed to the Round of 16 of the 2025 President Federation Cup after convincing victories in their respective fixtures.
Bendel Insurance dominated Adamawa United 3-0 at the Lafia City Stadium, with forward Kayode Oke netting a superb hat trick. He opened the scoring in the first half and completed the treble with two additional goals after the break, sealing a commanding win for the Benin Arsenals.
Kwara United also booked their place in the next round with a narrow 1-0 victory over Gombe United. The decisive goal came from Shola Abdulrahman just 10 minutes into the second half.
Meanwhile, Nasarawa United recorded the most emphatic win of the round, hammering Ijele FC 5-0. Goals came from Qamar Adegoke (2), Chidera Nduka, Ugochukwu Leonard, and Peter Eneji, as Salisu Yusuf’s side cruised through with ease.
Editorial
The President Federation Cup continues to offer thrilling matchups and showcases the depth of footballing talent across Nigeria’s professional tiers. Bendel Insurance’s clinical display powered by Kayode Oke’s hat trick demonstrates their attacking efficiency and tournament pedigree.
For Kwara United, their slim win over Gombe United may not have been flashy, but it reflects tactical discipline and game management traits often necessary in knockout competitions. Nasarawa United’s demolition of Ijele FC sends a statement: they’re not just participating they’re gunning for silverware.
More importantly, these results highlight the relevance and competitiveness of the Federation Cup in Nigeria’s football ecosystem. It remains a platform where reputations are built, underdogs can shine, and clubs can chart alternative routes to continental football.
Three Nigerian clubs Bendel Insurance, Kwara United, and Nasarawa United have progressed to the Round of 16 of the 2025 President Federation Cup after convincing victories in their respective fixtures.
Bendel Insurance dominated Adamawa United 3-0 at the Lafia City Stadium, with forward Kayode Oke netting a superb hat trick. He opened the scoring in the first half and completed the treble with two additional goals after the break, sealing a commanding win for the Benin Arsenals.
Kwara United also booked their place in the next round with a narrow 1-0 victory over Gombe United. The decisive goal came from Shola Abdulrahman just 10 minutes into the second half.
Meanwhile, Nasarawa United recorded the most emphatic win of the round, hammering Ijele FC 5-0. Goals came from Qamar Adegoke (2), Chidera Nduka, Ugochukwu Leonard, and Peter Eneji, as Salisu Yusuf’s side cruised through with ease.
Editorial
The President Federation Cup continues to offer thrilling matchups and showcases the depth of footballing talent across Nigeria’s professional tiers. Bendel Insurance’s clinical display powered by Kayode Oke’s hat trick demonstrates their attacking efficiency and tournament pedigree.
For Kwara United, their slim win over Gombe United may not have been flashy, but it reflects tactical discipline and game management traits often necessary in knockout competitions. Nasarawa United’s demolition of Ijele FC sends a statement: they’re not just participating they’re gunning for silverware.
More importantly, these results highlight the relevance and competitiveness of the Federation Cup in Nigeria’s football ecosystem. It remains a platform where reputations are built, underdogs can shine, and clubs can chart alternative routes to continental football.