The Edo State Football Association will begin its 2026 FA Cup tournament on March 25 with mouthwatering fixtures serving as curtain raisers in what promises to be an interesting three weeks of football activities where the state’s representatives will emerge for the 2026 President’s Federation Cup, Platinum News is reporting
At a draw event conducted with pump and peagentry, 21 teams will be competing in the men’s category and and 4 teams in the women’s category. The draws were conducted by the Director of Sports at the Sports Commission, Mrs Sabina Chikere alongside Shakara
Defending champions of the men’s category, Bendel Insurance, get a bye in the preliminary round of the tournament and will join the rest of the competitors in the quarter finals with the Runners Up of the last edition, Assemblies of God getting a bye to the Second Round of the tournament.
Women’s category defending champions, Edo Queens also get a bye to the final where they will play the winners between Fortress Ladies and Spunky Blazers Football Club.
The Preliminary Round Fixtures
Delight FC vs More Grace FC
Shola FC vs Okuta FC
St Andrews FC vs Victoria FC
Worshipers FC vs Namo FC
Royal Force FC vs Alhaji FC
Ine Stars FC vs Ancient FC
Getting byes into the Second Round of the tournament are Dynamo Academica Football Club, BJ Foundation Football Club, Bendel Insurance Feeders, Benin Warriors Football Club, Rolly Football Club, West Gate Football Club and Living Voice Football Club.