El-Kanemi Warriors were crowned champions of the 2026 President Federation Cup after edging Ikorodu City FC 1-0 in a hard-fought final, securing their fourth title in Nigeria’s oldest domestic football competition.
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Sports247 reports that Muktar Ismail’s 19th-minute penalty proved to be the difference as the Maiduguri-based side produced a disciplined display to overcome their determined opponents and lift the prestigious trophy.
The early spot-kick handed El-Kanemi Warriors the advantage, and they defended resolutely for the remainder of the contest to deny Ikorodu City any route back into the game.
The triumph further cements El-Kanemi Warriors’ place among the competition’s most successful clubs, having now won the President Federation Cup on four occasions.
Their title-winning years are 1991,1992, 2024, 2026. The latest success continues a remarkable resurgence for the club, which has enjoyed a memorable period in recent seasons with consistent performances in domestic competitions.
For Ikorodu City, the defeat brings an end to an impressive cup run, but the Lagos-based side earned plaudits for reaching the final and competing admirably throughout the tournament.
As El-Kanemi Warriors celebrate another historic achievement, attention will now shift to preparations for continental football, with the Federation Cup champions set to represent Nigeria in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.
The victory not only adds another prestigious trophy to the club’s rich history but also reinforces El-Kanemi Warriors’ status as one of Nigerian football’s traditional powerhouses.
