Rivers United get Federation Cup bye, enter at quarter-final stage

Author: Taiwo AdesanyaPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Rivers United get Federation Cup bye, enter at quarter-final stage

Rivers United has received a bye into the quarter-finals of the 2026 Federation Cup. The team will face the winner of the first-round match between Star FC and Reign FC. The quarter-finals are scheduled for April 16, while the semi-finals will take place on April 20-21, with the men's final set for April 25 at 3 p.m.

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