Nasarawa Amazons battle Heartland Queens for women’s federation cup glory

By Tosin Omojola

Two-time champions Nasarawa Amazons will face first-time finalists Heartland Queens in the women’s President Federation Cup final on Saturday, aiming for a third title.

The match will hold at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State, before the men’s final between El-Kanemi Warriors and Ikorodu City.

Nasarawa Amazons reached the final after a 2-1 win over Sunshine Queens, while Heartland Queens defeated FC Robo Queens by the same scoreline to secure their first-ever final appearance.

Road to the Final

Round of 32

• Heartland Queens 6-0 Dragon Fury Ladies
• Nasarawa Amazons 4-0 Osklean FC

Round of 16

• Ahudiyannem FC 0-4 Heartland Queens
• Nasarawa Amazons 1-1 Naija Ratels (Nasarawa Amazons won 4-3 on penalties)

Quarter-finals

• Heartland Queens 2-2 Ibom Angels (Heartland Queens won 4-2 on penalties)
• Nasarawa Amazons 0-0 Edo Queens (Nasarawa Amazons won 5-3 on penalties)

Semi-finals

• Heartland Queens 2-1 FC Robo Queens
• Nasarawa Amazons 2-1 Sunshine Queens