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Rivers United and Rangers International are set to go head-to-head for the league crown this weekend, but both sides must also focus on the President\u2019s Federation Cup as the Round of 32 fixtures have been released.<\/p>\n

Rivers United secured their place in the last-32 after defeating Lagos-based G12 FC. Rangers International also booked their spot by overcoming Godswill Akpabio United FC in their match, setting up a standout tie for the next stage.<\/p>\n

Across the tournament, several clubs from the Nigeria Premier Football League advanced without drama to the Round of 32, while a number of lower-tier teams continued to write fairytale chapters by pushing through against stronger opponents.<\/p>\n

Round of 32 draw: key match-ups<\/h2>\n
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  1. Enyimba, former champions, who routed El-Shama FC 4-0 in the Round of 64, will now take on Gombe United.<\/li>\n
  2. Bendel Insurance will face Crown FC after both teams recorded hard-fought wins in their opening matches.<\/li>\n
  3. Kwara United survived a scare to beat Sporting Supreme U19 on penalties, and will go on to meet Sokoto United.<\/li>\n
  4. Sokoto United earned their spot by edging past Mojoda FC via a penalty shootout that finished 14-13 after the teams played out a goalless draw.<\/li>\n
  5. Shooting Stars, who overcame Kebbi United 2-1 on the road, have been paired with Kada Warriors.<\/li>\n
  6. Elkanemi Warriors will face Akwa United in another meeting that promises plenty of intensity.<\/li>\n
  7. Bayelsa United, after defeating OISA FC 2-1, will tackle Wikki Tourists.<\/li>\n
  8. Warri Wolves will continue their cup run against Bida Lions, with both sides advancing from earlier rounds through penalty shootouts.<\/li>\n
  9. Other ties include Sapele Lions vs Adamawa United, Flight FC vs Mighty Jets, Kogi United vs Plateau United, and Ikorodu City vs Jigawa Golden Stars.<\/li>\n
  10. Sunshine Stars U19\u2014one of the competition\u2019s surprise performers after beating Niger Tornadoes 2-1\u2014will meet Warinje FC.<\/li>\n
  11. Barau FC take on Abakaliki FC in another intriguing fixture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ikorodu City will host Jigawa Golden Stars in one of the highlighted Round of 32 clashes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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