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The standout clash in the Round of 64 of this year\u2019s President Federation Cup is set to take place nationwide on Tuesday, with Wikki Tourists FC hosting Jigawa Golden Stars in Kaduna. The meeting has the makings of a tense contest as both sides look to make early progress in the knockout phase.<\/p>\n

Defending champions Kwara United begin their campaign against Sporting Supreme U19 in Anyigba, in Kogi State, while Kebbi United face a stern test against Shooting Stars of Ibadan in Abuja.<\/p>\n

In Makurdi, Ahudiannem FC take on Plateau United, and in Abuja, El-Sharma FC will play Enyimba FC, the two-time African champions.<\/p>\n

Other ties see last season\u2019s runners-up Abakaliki FC lock horns with ABU DLC in Makurdi. Kogi United will also be in action in Abuja against Lobi Stars, and Rivers United are scheduled to host G12 FC from Lagos in Benin City.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Competition: Round of 64 fixtures<\/h2>\n
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  1. Kwara United vs Sporting Supreme U19 \u2014 Anyigba (4pm)<\/li>\n
  2. Katsina United vs Sapele Lions \u2014 Abuja Area 3 (4pm)<\/li>\n
  3. Adamawa United vs Agbana Wonderful Academy \u2014 Jos (4pm)<\/li>\n
  4. Bendel Insurance vs Katsina United Jnr \u2014 Abuja Area 3 (1pm)<\/li>\n
  5. El-Kanemi Warriors vs Krusaders FC \u2014 Makurdi (4pm)<\/li>\n
  6. Akwa United vs Wilbros FC \u2014 Aba (4pm)<\/li>\n
  7. Wikki Tourists vs Jigawa Golden Stars \u2014 Kaduna (4pm)<\/li>\n
  8. Bayelsa United vs OISA FC \u2014 Port Harcourt (4pm)<\/li>\n
  9. Adamawa Academy vs Flight FC \u2014 Bauchi (4pm)<\/li>\n
  10. G12 FC vs Rivers United \u2014 Benin City (4pm)<\/li>\n
  11. Godswill Akpabio FC vs Enugu Rangers \u2014 Aba (1pm)<\/li>\n
  12. Nasarawa United vs Westgate FC \u2014 Anyigba (1pm)<\/li>\n
  13. Ahudiannem FC vs Plateau United \u2014 Makurdi (1pm)<\/li>\n
  14. Ingas FC vs Edel FC \u2014 Owerri (4pm)<\/li>\n
  15. Ikorodu City vs Gaa Akanbi \u2014 Ibadan (4pm)<\/li>\n
  16. El-Sharma FC vs Enyimba FC \u2014 Abuja Bwari (4pm)<\/li>\n
  17. YSFON Stars vs Gombe United \u2014 Abuja Bwari (1pm)<\/li>\n
  18. Sunshine Stars U19 vs Niger Tornadoes \u2014 Ilorin (4pm)<\/li>\n
  19. Zamfara United vs Barau FC \u2014 Katsina (4pm)<\/li>\n
  20. Sokoto United vs Majoda FC \u2014 Lafia (4pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n
  21. Crown FC vs Cynosure FC \u2014 Anyigba (4pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n
  22. Kebbi United vs Shooting Stars \u2014 Abuja Goal Project (4pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n
  23. Beyond Limits vs Bida Lions \u2014 Ilorin (4pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n
  24. Stormers FC vs Warri Wolves \u2014 Benin City (4pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n
  25. Mighty Jets vs Adanimogo FC \u2014 Minna (4pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n
  26. Sporting Supreme vs Ejigbo City \u2014 Anyigba (1pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n
  27. Kogi United vs Lobi Stars \u2014 Abuja Area 3 (4pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n
  28. Kanta Warriors vs FC Basira \u2014 Minna (4pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n
  29. Jigawa Golden Stars vs E-World FC \u2014 Makurdi (4pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n
  30. Warinje FC vs Bichi First \u2014 Jos (4pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n
  31. Kada Warriors vs Campus FC \u2014 Anyigba (4pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n
  32. ABU DLC vs Abakaliki FC \u2014 Makurdi (4pm) \u2014 Wednesday, May 20<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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