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

Sport Rivers United get Federation Cup bye, enter at quarter-final stage Published on April 8, 2026 By Taiwo Adesanya googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Rivers United have received a bye into the quarter-finals of the 2026 Federation Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Pride of Rivers will enter the competition at the last-eight stage. They will face the winner of the first-round tie between Star FC and Reign FC. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The quarter-final is scheduled for Thursday, 16th April. The opening-round fixtures will begin April 10 with Tobinsnet FC coming up against DeCardinal FC. Willbros FC will play Prime7 FC, while De-Future Stars FC will meet Ereme Jackson FC on April 13. The semi-finals are slated for April 20-21, with the men’s final set for April 25 at 3 p.m. Matches will be staged at Sharks Stadium and Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. Don't Miss Arsenal youngster, Dowman breaks Lamine Yamal’s Champions League record You may like NPFL: Finidi rues Rivers United’s defeat to Warri Wolves NPFL: Remo Stars pip 3SC in derby, Rivers United lose to Wolves NPFL: Finidi reflects on Rivers United’s big win over Kun Khalifat FC NPFL: Mangut relishes Nasarawa United’s big win over Rivers United NPFL: Nasarawa United players get N6m for win over Rivers United NPFL: Rivers United suffer another title blow, Abia Warriors triumph at home

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