The women’s Round of 16 of the NFF President Federation Cup produced a series of high-scoring encounters and penalty shootout drama across the country, with several top sides booking their places in the quarter-finals in commanding fashion.
However, the standout talking point of the round was the emphatic elimination of Delta Queens, who suffered a heavy 4–0 defeat to Edo Queens in a one-sided contest that underlined Edo’s growing title ambitions.
In one of the most anticipated fixtures of the round, Edo Queens delivered a clinical and disciplined performance to overwhelm Delta Queens 4–0.
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From the opening whistle, Edo Queens controlled possession, pressed aggressively, and punished defensive lapses with ruthless efficiency.
Delta Queens struggled to contain the pace and movement of Edo’s attacking line, and despite attempts to reorganize in the second half, they were unable to stop the tide.
The result marks a disappointing exit for Delta Queens, who had hoped to mount a deeper cup run but were instead outclassed in all departments.
Edo Queens, on the other hand, advance in strong form and will now be viewed as serious contenders for the Federation Cup title, having combined defensive solidity with sharp attacking execution.
Elsewhere, the round produced several exciting fixtures:
Rivers Angels FC defeated Abia Angels FC 3–1 in a confident display
FC Robo Queens edged Remo Star Queens in a thrilling 5–3 encounter
Heartland Queens recorded a dominant 4–0 win over Ahudiyannem Queens
Bayelsa Queens survived a tense battle against Ibom Angels FC, winning 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw
Sunshine Queens FC secured a solid 2–0 win over Plateau United Queens
Confluence Queens produced the biggest scoreline of the round, thrashing Esthington FC 8–0
Nasarawa Amazons also advanced after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, defeating Naija Ratels FC 4–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw
With the Round of 16 now concluded, attention shifts to the quarter-finals where the remaining teams—including Edo Queens, Rivers Angels FC, Bayelsa Queens, FC Robo Queens, Heartland Queens, Sunshine Queens FC, Confluence Queens, and Nasarawa Amazons—will battle for a place in the last four.
For Delta Queens, however, it is the end of the road in this year’s campaign, with their heavy defeat to Edo Queens serving as a reminder of the fine margins and rising competitiveness in women’s football under the Federation Cup structure.
As the tournament progresses, Edo Queens’ statement victory has firmly placed them in the spotlight, while the race for the coveted title continues to intensify.
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