Warri Wolves’ quest for glory in the 2026 President Federation Cup came to an abrupt end on Sunday after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Bida Lions in their Round of 32 encounter.
The Nigeria National League side failed to find a way past a determined Bida Lions team, who capitalized on their chances to secure a comfortable victory and book their place in the Round of 16 of the prestigious competition.
Warri Wolves entered the fixture hoping to continue their cup journey and provide their supporters with a memorable run in the tournament.
However, they were unable to match the clinical finishing of Bida Lions, who scored twice to seal progression.
The defeat represents a major setback for the Seasiders, who had ambitions of making a deep run in the competition and using the tournament as a platform to showcase their quality against teams from across the country.
For Bida Lions, the victory is another significant achievement in what has been an impressive Federation Cup campaign.
Their disciplined display and attacking efficiency ensured they emerged as deserved winners against their more fancied opponents.
Elsewhere in the Round of 32, several notable teams secured passage to the next stage. Bendel Insurance defeated Crown FC 3-1, Wikki Tourists overcame Bayelsa United 3-1, while Rivers United edged Rangers International 3-2 in one of the standout fixtures of the round.
Former champions Enyimba also progressed with a narrow 1-0 victory over Gombe United, while Nasarawa United recorded a convincing 3-0 win against Ejigbo City.
Plateau United, Sokoto United, Ikorodu City, Barau FC and El-Kanemi Warriors were among the other teams that advanced.
With their Federation Cup campaign now over, Warri Wolves will shift focus to their remaining objectives this season, while Bida Lions look ahead to the Round of 16 with growing confidence as they continue their pursuit of silverware.
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