Ikorodu City have booked their place in the 2026 President Federation Cup final after edging Nasarawa United 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time, setting up a title showdown against El-Kanemi Warriors.
Sports247 reports that the semifinal encounter produced plenty of drama as both sides battled fiercely for a place in the final. Ikorodu City struck first through Ibrahim Ayola, who found the back of the net in the 11th minute to give his side an early advantage.
Nasarawa United responded before the interval when Bright Amadi equalised in the 41st minute, restoring parity and ensuring the teams went into the break level.
Despite several attempts from both sides in the second half, neither team could find a winning goal, forcing the contest to be decided by a penalty shootout.
Ikorodu City held their nerve from the spot, converting their chances to secure a 4-2 victory on penalties and eliminate Nasarawa United from this year’s competition.
In the other semifinal, El-Kanemi Warriors produced an impressive display to defeat Wikki Tourists 3-1 at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium and secure their own place in the final.
Bashar Musa handed El-Kanemi an early lead in just the second minute before D. AbdulRahman doubled the advantage in the 11th minute.
The dominant first-half performance continued as I. Muktar added a third goal in the 42nd minute, putting the Warriors firmly in control before the interval.
Wikki Tourists managed to pull one back through I. Bala, who converted a penalty kick, but it proved to be little more than a consolation as El-Kanemi comfortably saw out the remainder of the contest to advance.
The results set the stage for an intriguing 2026 President Federation Cup final between Ikorodu City and El-Kanemi Warriors.
Both teams have demonstrated resilience and quality throughout the tournament and will now have the opportunity to compete for one of the most prestigious trophies in Nigerian domestic football.
With a place in history at stake, football fans can expect a fiercely contested final as Ikorodu City seek to continue their remarkable run and El-Kanemi Warriors aim to cap their impressive campaign with silverware.
