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Fed Cup: Enyimba Begins Defence Against Nasarawa Feeders
Federation Cup holders
Enyimba will begin their cup defence against non-league side Nasarawa feeders when the round of 64 takes center stage on May 13 and 14 at difference centres.
According to the draw which was conducted by the NFF recently, Enyimba will face unknown opponents in Nasarawa Feeders, who defeated their parent club Nasarawa United to win the Nasarawa State FA Cup.
Rivalry will be rekindled between Nembe City and Bayelsa United at this stage of the Federation Cup, the pairing is a rematch of the Bayelsa State FA Cup final which Nembe City won on penalties.
Fireworks are expected when Plateau United battle 3SC for a spot in the next stage of the oldest football competition in Nigeria.
The game between Kaduna United and Enugu Rangers will also be interesting as both teams are familiar foes, having met severally in the Nigeria premier League before Kadina United were relegated last season.
Flying Eagles’ Taiwo Awoniyi (18) is expected to trouble defences at the 2015 FIFA World Youth Championships