… To Host 2025 President Federation Cup Round of 32 Men’s football competition.
Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Stadium, Anyigba, has been selected as one of the venues for the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) 2025 President Federation Cup Round of 32 Men’s football competition.
The University stadium which got the nod of the NFF is to host four exciting matches.
The Four matches are slated to be played at the Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba’s Stadium, are:
Nasarawa Utd Vs Ijele FC, 02/04/2025 at 1.00PM
Mighty Jets Feeders Vs Akwa Utd, 02/04/2025
Inter Lagos FC Vs Jr Danbaram FC, 03/-4/2025 4.00pm
Sunshine Stars FC Vs Plateau Utd, 02/04/2025 4. 00Pm
The NFF found the Prince Abubakar Audu University’s main football field, the only football pitch in Kogi State with FIFA-standard synthetic grass, a world-class sporting facility, as having the ability to attract different levels of football activities.
Recalled that the PAAU’S football stadium recently played host to the Nigerian Women Football League (NWDL) 2024/2025 season, among others.
This development has not only enhanced the University’s sports infrastructure but has also rekindled a strong passion for football among students and staff alike.
With its new synthetic grass facilities, the stadium is now set to welcome top-tier teams as they compete for a place in the next stage of the prestigious tournament.
The Vice Chancellor, PAAU, Prof. Marietu Tenuche notes with nostalgia that her administration has invested heavily in sports, pointing out that the school makes sporting activities outside the regular school curriculum a priority.
She adds that improving on the school’s sporting facilities, offers students, the opportunities to explore interests, develop skills, and engage in diverse experiences, pointing out that the University has produced great men and women who have made the country proud in sports within and outside the shores of the country.
