An impressive roll‑call of dignitaries is set for this Saturday’s President Federation Cup finals at Lagos’s Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Among those confirmed are Lagos State Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, Nasarawa State’s Abdullahi Sule, and the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice‑Admiral Ibok‑Ete Ekwe Ibas.
Also attending will be Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, along with Seyi Tinubu and Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, the President’s SSA on Grassroots Sports. A host of Nollywood and music stars, plus high-ranking officials from the Nigeria Football Federation, Lagos State Sports Commission and Lagos FA, have also confirmed their presence.
The historic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, site of the inaugural Cup final in 1945, will host the women’s final at 1 pm Rivers Angels vs Nasarawa Amazons and the men’s final at 4 pm Abakaliki FC vs Kwara United. Gov. Sanwo‑Olu will oversee the honouring of Pa Biliaminu Thanni, the oldest surviving Federation Cup winner and a revered figure in Nigerian football since the stadium first staged the final under its original name, King George V Stadium.
Editorial
We see this showcase as more than a matchday it’s a celebration of Nigerian unity, talent and heritage. The presence of prominent figures like Sanwo‑Olu, Gbajabiamila and other governors underscores football’s power to unite across political divides.
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We believe their attendance sends a clear message the President Federation Cup remains Nigeria’s premier knockout competition, rooted in tradition and community pride. Honouring a legend like Pa Thanni cements this legacy, bridging multiple generations of footballers and fans.
We view the inclusion of celebrities and grassroots officials as critical to raising the profile of Nigerian women’s football. With Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons taking centre stage, this final becomes a platform for female empowerment and visibility.
We feel the remarkable journeys of Abakaliki FC and Kwara United both making first‑ever men’s finals reinforce the Cup’s unpredictability and democratic spirit. It’s a tournament where David can face Goliath, and community clubs reach national prominence.
We’re hopeful this event becomes a rallying point a reminder that Nigerian football flourishes not only with investment on the pitch, but also with visible support from leaders and fans alike.
Did You Know?
- The Mobolaji Johnson Arena hosted Nigeria’s first-ever Cup final in 1945 when it was known as King George V Stadium.
- Lagos has staged the Federation Cup final 60 times—more than any other state.
- This year is the first men’s final appearance ever for both Abakaliki FC and Kwara United.
- Abakaliki FC are the first club from Ebonyi State to reach the Federation Cup final, a historic first.
- The winner will qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup, offering continental exposure and competition.
