President Federation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors Beat Ikorodu City To Win Fourth Title

El-Kanemi Warriors were crowned champions of the 2026 President Federation Cup after edging Ikorodu City 1-0 in a tense final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Saturday.

The decisive moment came in the 13th minute when Muktar Ismail calmly converted from the penalty spot, a goal that ultimately separated the two sides in a fiercely contested encounter.

The triumph marks El-Kanemi Warriors’ second President Federation Cup title in the last three years, and the fourth in the club’s history, further cementing their status as one of the most successful teams in Nigeria’s oldest domestic cup competition.

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The Maiduguri club produced a disciplined defensive display to preserve their slender advantage for the remainder of the match, frustrating Ikorodu City’s attempts to force an equaliser.

The victory also secured El-Kanemi Warriors a place in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup, where they will represent Nigeria alongside Shooting Stars.

For Ikorodu City, it was a heartbreaking conclusion to an otherwise impressive campaign.

The Lagos-based club had narrowly missed out on a continental berth on the final day of the Nigeria Premier Football League season and were hoping to secure qualification by lifting the Federation Cup.

By Adeboye Amosu