Heartland Queens Chase History Against Nasarawa Amazons in Federation Cup Final
The Owerri side are one win away from a maiden national title, but stand in the way of one of Nigerian women’s football’s most decorated clubs at the Stephen Keshi Stadium.
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Heartland Queens will chase a piece of club history on Saturday when they face Nasarawa Amazons in the women’s final of the 2026 President Federation Cup at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.
The Owerri-based side have been one of the standout stories of this year’s competition, reaching their first ever Federation Cup final on the back of disciplined defending and tactical organisation through the knockout rounds. A win on Saturday would deliver the club’s maiden national trophy.
Standing in their way are Nasarawa Amazons, one of the most successful clubs in Nigerian women’s football and a side with considerable experience in major finals. The Lafia based team have shown strong attacking quality throughout the tournament and go into the match as slight favourites given their pedigree in high-stakes fixtures.
Saturday’s final is expected to be a tactical battle of contrasting styles, with Heartland Queens likely to lean on a compact defensive setup while Nasarawa Amazons look to dominate possession and create chances through their experienced attacking unit. Yemisi Akintoye of Lagos State has been appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation to referee the contest.
The women’s final kicks off ahead of the men’s showpiece between El-Kanemi Warriors and Ikorodu City later the same day, giving fans in Asaba a double dose of cup final football to close out this year’s competition.
Did You Know?
- This is Heartland Queens’ first ever appearance in a President Federation Cup final.
- Nasarawa Amazons are widely regarded as one of the most successful clubs in Nigerian women’s football history.
- The final is being played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State.
- Yemisi Akintoye of Lagos State has been appointed to referee the women’s final.
- The women’s final precedes the men’s Federation Cup final between El-Kanemi Warriors and Ikorodu City on the same day.
- The President Federation Cup is Nigeria’s oldest domestic football cup competition.
- Ikorodu City’s men’s team are chasing a historic continental ticket in their own final against El-Kanemi Warriors.
