Nasarawa Amazons Win 2026 President Federation Cup on Penalties
The Lafia based side edged out Heartland Queens 6-5 in a dramatic shootout after a 1-1 draw at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.
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Nasarawa Amazons are champions of the 2026 President Federation Cup after outlasting Heartland Queens 6-5 on penalties, following a gripping 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.
Heartland Queens broke the deadlock two minutes into the second half, with Chizoba Johnson finishing calmly in the 47th minute to put the Owerri based side ahead. Nasarawa Amazons responded well, drawing level in the 65th minute through substitute Adaobi Judith, who reacted quickest to a goalmouth scramble shortly after coming off the bench.
Neither side could find a winner through the remainder of regulation and stoppage time, sending the final to a penalty shootout. Nasarawa Amazons held their nerve to prevail 6-5, sealing the trophy after a tense contest against a resilient Heartland Queens side, who were chasing their first ever Federation Cup title.
The win adds to Nasarawa Amazons’ reputation as one of the most successful clubs in Nigerian women’s football, capping an impressive tournament campaign for the Lafia-based side.
Individual Awards
Most Valuable Player: Ayatsea Hembafan (Nasarawa Amazons)
Best Goalkeeper: Udoka Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons)
Highest Goalscorer: Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels) — 4 goals
Did You Know?
- Nasarawa Amazons are based in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
- The final finished 1-1 after regulation time, with Nasarawa Amazons winning 6-5 on penalties.
- Chizoba Johnson opened the scoring for Heartland Queens two minutes into the second half.
- Substitute Adaobi Judith equalised for Nasarawa Amazons in the 65th minute.
- Ayatsea Hembafan of Nasarawa Amazons was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
- Peace Effiong of Rivers Angels finished as the tournament’s highest goalscorer with four goals, despite her club not reaching the final.
- This was Heartland Queens’ first appearance in a President Federation Cup final.
