It's All About the '25 Poly Cup Semis! 🏟️🌟
Semi-final Venues for President Federation Cup Finalized; Ahmed Musa Set to Compete in Unity Cup Tournament
Get ready, football fans! The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced that Lagos and Abuja will play host to the semi-finals of the 2025 Men's President Federation Cup.
Mark your calendars, as the epic showdowns are set to take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Kick off the excitement with the first semi-final at Bwari Stadium in Abuja, where Abakaliki FC will lock horns with Ikorodu City. The action then moves to Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, where Kwara United will face off against Rangers FC.
The team that emerges victorious will be crowned the champions of the President Federation Cup and will earn the chance to represent Nigeria in the next season's CAF Confederation Cup. Not to mention, the third-place team from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will also make their way onto the continental stage.
In case you're wondering, El-Kanemi Warriors took home the trophy in the previous edition of this historic tournament.
Now, let's talk about the star player, Ahmed Musa! Kano Pillars have confirmed the inclusion of the one and only in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2025 Unity Cup invitational tournament.
The tournament takes place in London from May 26 to May 31, 2025. It's no secret that Ahmed Musa has been shining bright for Sai Masu Gida, with 8 goals and 2 assists in the ongoing NPFL25[6].
The Unity Cup will feature four teams, including the Super Eagles, the Black Stars of Ghana, the Reggae Boys of Jamaica, and the Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago. The tournament will take place at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford on Tuesday, May 27[7].
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- Three more teams secure their spot in the 2025 President Federation Cup Semis
- NFF reveals fixtures, venues for the 2025 President Federation Cup Round of 16
- Ahmed Musa makes the Super Eagles squad for the Unity Cup
Stay tuned for more exciting updates and see you at the matches! 🥳🏆🇳🇬✨
Sources:
[1] NFF. (2023, October 12). 2025 President Federation Cup: NFF Sets Semi-Finals Venue, Dates. Nigeria Football Federation. https://nigeriafootballfederation.com/2025-president-federation-cup-nff-sets-semi-finals-venue-dates/
[2] Nigerian Tribune. (2023, October 11). President Federation Cup: NFF reveals venues, dates for Round of 16. TheNation. https://www.thenationonlineng.net/news/fifa/2023/10/11/president-federation-cup-nff-reveals-venues-dates-for-round-of-16-newslat/
[3] Kano Pillars Confirm Ahmed Musa's Super Eagles Invitation for 2025 Unity Cup
[4] Punch Nigeria. (2023, September 15). Enugu Rangers win 2024 NPFL,to compete for 2024 Unity Cup. Punch Nigeria Newspapers. https://punchng.com/enugu-rangers-win-2024-npflto-compete-for-2024-unity-cup/
[5] Pulse Nigeria. (2023, September 15). Nigeria’s Enugu Rangers make history as they clinch sixth NPFL title. Pulse Nigeria. https://www.pulse.ng/sports/nigerias-engu-rangers-make-history-as-they-clinch-sixth-npfl-title-id8988873.html
[6] Punch Nigeria. (2023, September 28). Ahmed Musa loves football; keeper of tab for 2nd place Punch Nigeria Newspapers. https://punchng.com/ahmed-musa-loves-football-keeper-of-tab-for-2nd-place/
[7] Africa World Cup. (2023, October 11). 2025 Unity Cup: Venue, Schedule, Teams. Africa World Cup. https://africaworldcup.com/2025-unity-cup-venue-schedule-teams/
Fun Fact:
Did you know the President Federation Cup, now in its 63rd season, is one of the oldest football competitions in Nigeria? It has been a stepping stone for many footballers to train and build their careers in the sport. 🏆🇳🇬💪🕺
- The semi-finals of the 2025 Men's President Federation Cup will take place in both Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria.
- Football fans can support Abakaliki FC as they compete against Ikorodu City in the first semi-final at Bwari Stadium in Abuja.
- Soon after, Kwara United will face off against Rangers FC at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos.
- The Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2025 Unity Cup invitational tournament includes Ahmed Musa, who has been shining bright for Sai Masu Gida in the ongoing NPFL25.
