Federation Cup: NAF Queens, Sporting Supreme shine in national playoffs
NAF Queens and Sporting Supreme U19 recorded impressive victories in the National Playoffs of the President’s Federation Cup.
In the women’s category, NAF Queens of FCT defeated Model Queens of Kwara 3-1 to advance in the competition.
Mighty Jets Mata of Plateau beat Kada Queens of Kaduna 3-1 in another women’s playoff encounter.
Ikukuoma Queens of Imo secured a 2-1 victory over Bayelsa Princesses in a keenly contested fixture.
Esthinghton FC of Ebonyi edged Zorha Queens of Enugu 2-1 to progress in the women’s competition.
In the men’s category, Sunshine U19 of Ondo defeated Harmony FC of Ekiti 3-1 in their playoff match.
G12 FC of Lagos advanced after defeating Dokkal Khairu FC of Osun 3-2 on penalties following a goalless draw.
Westgate FC of Edo recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory over Amanda FC of Anambra in the playoffs.
Kanta Warriors of Kebbi cruised to a 3-0 win against Zamfara United Feeders in the men’s category.
Adamawa Academy defeated El-Kanemi Warriors Jnr 8-7 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Sporting Supreme U19 of FCT produced the biggest win of the round, thrashing Reighner FC of Kogi 5-0.
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