After a very busy weekend of hostilities which culminated in the emergence of champions from 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) at the ongoing President Federation Cup (PFC), strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, has congratulated the teams for emerging victorious and being worthy ambassadors of their states.
According to GTI Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba in Lagos on Monday, he congratulated both the men and women teams that featured at the state finals for proving their mettle and hopes the energy, grit, technical and tactical discipline they exhibited during the state finals will be replicated when action commences at the national finals.
“GTI’s journey of taking the President Federation Cup to the next level has commenced this year after our maiden outing last year. GTI Group congratulates the champions from the various states and FCT for living up to billing.
“As expected, there were upsets. In Abia for example, 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba of Aba were beaten 3-1 on penalties after a pulsating 0-0 draw with an NLO club, Ahudiya Nnem FC. The Abiriba-based amateur side had earlier defeated Abia Warriors at the semi-finals, thus setting the stage for another scintillating PFC national finals,” Ekejiuba said.
“In other results, perennial Enugu State President Federation Cup champions, Rangers International FC were lucky as they emerged champions courtesy of a 3-0 spanking of NNL side, Ijele FC in the final match played on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
“Rangers’ young midfield sensation, Daniel Onyia broke the deadlock in 33rd minute when he rifled home a shot from a distance of thirty meters and Ijele FC goalkeeper was beaten hands-down.
“Again, in the 54th minute, Michael Uchebo stabbed home the second goal for the ‘Flying Antelopes’ after receiving a pass from Effimi Nsi and later in the 67th minute, Daniel Onyia grabbed his brace as his long-range shot took a wicked deflection to send the opponent’s shot stopper, Ojobo Ifebuche, the wrong way for the third goal at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.”
Elsewhere, in Benue, Lobi Stars once again, emerged as champions of the 2025 President Federation Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a determined Flight FC of Gboko at the Benue State University Sports Complex, Makurdi. The Pride of Benue took an early lead in the 20th minute when Johnmark Aule curled a stunning free kick into the net, setting the tone for an electrifying contest. However, Flight FC responded just before halftime, with John Lim restoring parity in the 45th minute.
A second-half goal (54th minute) from Samuel Tiza was enough to prove decisive in the thrilling encounter that saw Alia Boys emerge champions.
Below is the breakdown of all the results from the 36-state finals and FCT in both men and women categories of PFC:
2025 States PFC Final Results (Men)
1. Abia: Enyimba 0-0 (1-3 pen) Ahudiyannem FC
2. Adamawa: Adamawa United 2-0 Velvot Academy
3. Akwa Ibom: Akwa United 1-0 Eagles Eye FA
4. Anambra: Solution FC 0-0 (0-2 pen) Edel FC
5. Bauchi: Wikki Tourists FC 1-0 Warinje FC
6. Bayelsa: Bayelsa United 2-2 (2-4 pen) Krusaders FC
7. Benue: Lobi Stars 2-1 Flight FC
8. Borno: El Kanemi Warriors FC 3-0 Police Machine (CP Strikers) FC
9. Cross Rivers: Rovers FC 1-0 E World
10. Delta: Warri Wolves FC 2-1 Sapele Lions
11. Ebonyi: Cynosure FC 0-1 Abakaliki FC
12. Edo: Bendel Insurance FC 3-0 Assemblies of God
13. Ekiti: COPDEM 0-1 NOSMAS
14. Enugu: Rangers FC 3-0 Ijele FC
15. FCT: EFCC 0-0 (3-4 pen) FWC FC
16. Gombe: Gombe United 3-1 El Sharma FC
17. Imo: Heartland FC 2-0 OISA FC Okpala
18. Jigawa: Dandidi Babes 2-0 Lautau United
19. Kaduna: Simon Beb FA 1-1 (2-4) Green Berets
20. Kano: Pillars 3-2 Barau FC
21. Katsina: Katsina United 1-0 Jnr. Danburam FC
22. Kebbi: Discovery Talent Academy 1-5 Kebbi United
23. Kogi: Kogi Central FC 1-2 FC Bako
24. Kwara: Kwara United 1-1 (5-4 pen) ABS
25. Lagos: Inter Lagos 0-0 (5-4 pen) Ikorodu City
26. Nasarawa: Nasarawa United 2-0 FC Basira
27. Niger: Atlantic FA, Suleja 0-0 (6-5 pen) Harmony FA, Bosso
28. Ogun: Imperial FC 2-2 (8-7 pen) Beyond Limits
29. Ondo: Sunshine Stars 0-0 (4-3 pen) Sunshine Stars U19
30. Osun: Osun United 0-1 Igbajo United
31. Oyo: Crown FC 0-0 (2-4) Shooting Stars FC
32. Plateau: Plateau United 2-0 Mighty Jets International FC
33. Rivers: Rivers United 0-0 (4-3 pen) Wilbros FC
34. Sokoto: Sokoto United FC 1-2 Sokoto North FC
35. Taraba: Technobat FC 0-1 Eagle Stars FC
36. Yobe: Yobe Desert Stars 10-1 Gujba Academy
37. Zamfara: Zamfara United 1-0 Zamfara Feeders FC
