NFF Sets Deadline for Fed Cup State Finals Completion

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has mandated that state finals for the Fed Cup be completed across 35 states by a specified deadline. The NFF warned that failure to comply will attract sanctions, including financial penalties of ₦1,000,000 for states that do not complete their fixtures within the approved timeframe.

The Fed Cup is Nigeria's oldest football competition, and it involves grassroots teams and top-tier clubs competing at the state level to qualify for the national stage. A total of 74 teams are expected to advance, with preliminary playoffs involving lower-ranked sides.

The NFF has emphasized strict compliance with the competition's obligations, including fines for clubs that withdraw from the state finals. The state finals are scheduled to conclude by May 3, with the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) taking a two-week break to allow clubs to participate fully.

The NPFL is expected to resume after the completion of the state finals.