Rangers International FC of Enugu State will have to navigate past Nigeria Nationwide League 1 side, FC Ebedei of Ekiti State in the 2023 Federation 2023 in order to book a place in the quarter-finals of the oldest club competition in Nigeria.
In the fixtures released by the competitions department of NFF, the six-time Challenge/Aiteo/Federation Cup winners that brushed aside the challenge posed by Kano Pillars in the round of 32 by a 2-0 score, will trade tackles with the Churchill Oliseh managed side that hit four past Osun State side, Igbajo FC to progress into the round of 16.
Rangers will be banking on their newfound understanding and stout defending to overcome the NLO side that serves as the African Football Academy of Danish side, F.C Midtjylland, and has produced some notable footballers for the nation like Obafemi Martins, Olufemi Ajilore, and a host of others.
The round of 16 encounters is scheduled to hold at the Stephen Okechukwu Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, with kickoff set for 14.00 hours.
Federation Cup Round of 16 fixtures
Heartland FC (Imo) Vs Bendel Insurance (Edo) – Awka – 24/05/23 – 2pm
Sunshine Stars (Ondo) Vs EFCC FC (FCT) – Aba – 24/05/23 – 2pm
Warri Wolves (Delta) Vs Gombe United (Gombe) – Abuja Goal Project – 24/05/23 – 2pm
Bendel Insurance Feeders (Edo) Vs Lobi Stars (Benue) – Awka – 24/05/23 – 4pm
Plateau United (Plateau) Vs Ingas FC (Enugu) – Abuja Goal Project – 24/05/23 – 4pm
Nasarawa United (Nasarawa) Vs Kwara United (Kwara) – Benin – 24/05/23 – 4pm
FC Ebeide (Ekiti) Vs Rangers International (Enugu) – Asaba – 24/05/23 – 2pm
Doma United (Gombe) Vs Edel FC (Anambra) – Abuja Area 3 – 24/05/23 – 4pm.
