Rivers Federation Cup: Champions Rivers United begin title defence from quarter-finals
The draws for the 2026 Rivers State President’s Federation Cup (PFC) have been conducted, setting the stage for an exciting knockout competition across both the men’s and women’s categories. Reigning
- By Tunde Liadi
The draws for the 2026 Rivers State President’s Federation Cup (PFC) have been conducted, setting the stage for an exciting knockout competition across both the men’s and women’s categories.
Reigning champions Rivers United have been handed a bye into the next round, giving them a direct path to the quarterfinal stage where they will face the winner of the clash between Starr FC and Reign FC. That encounter is scheduled for April 8 at 12:00pm.
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The opening round will see a series of intriguing fixtures. Tobinsnet FC will take on DeCardinal FC on April 10 at 3:00pm, while Willbros FC face Prime7 FC on April 13 at 12:00pm. Later the same day, De-Future Stars FC will battle Ereme Jackson FC at 4:00pm.
Rivers United, as defending champions, will enter the competition on April 16 at 3:00pm against the winner of Starr FC vs Reign FC.
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The semifinals are scheduled for April 20 and 21. The winner of Tobinsnet FC vs DeCardinal FC will meet the winner of Willbros FC vs Prime7 FC on April 20, while the winner of De-Future Stars FC vs Ereme Jackson FC will face Rivers United or their opponent on April 21.
The final of the men’s competition will take place on April 25 at 3:00pm.
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In the women’s category, serial champions, Rivers Angels have also been given a bye and will await the overall winners from a round-robin series involving PH Future Queens, Osklean, and Sporting Angels.
PH Future Queens will face Osklean on April 10 at 1:00pm, before Osklean take on Sporting Angels on April 13 at 2:00pm. The final group game between Sporting Angels and PH Future Queens is set for April 20 at 1:00pm.
The overall winners of the three matches will advance to the final, where they will meet Rivers Angels on April 25 at 1:00pm.
Matches will be played across two venues: Sharks Stadium and the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.
