
Six teams are set to battle for the 2026 Kano State Federation Cup title.
The teams include Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, sides Kano Pillars and Barau FC, as well as Nigeria National League, NNL, club, Bichi First FC.
Others are Nationwide League One clubs Ahzuba FC, Pro Line FC and Chanji FC.
Defending champions Kano Pillars and last season’s runners-up, Barau FC, have been drawn bye into the next round, thereby gaining qualification into the semi-finals of the competition.
In the opening clashes, Ahzuba FC will take on Bichi First FC, while Chanji Boys FC will do battle with Proline FC.
The draw ceremony was held at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Wednesday.
The kick-off date for the competition will be announced in due course in Kano.
The winner and runners-up will qualify to play in the finals of the President Federation Cup.
Federation Cup: Six teams battle for Kano State FA cup title