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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kun Khalifat FC have been drawn in the 2026 Imo FA Federation Cup.<\/p>\n

The preliminary round of the competition is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 24th March.<\/p>\n

Nigeria National League, NNL, side Heartland FC will take on non-league side Egbema FC in the first round at the OISA Stadium, Ngor Okpala.<\/p>\n

A total of 29 teams will take part in this round of the competition.<\/p>\n

Winners will advance to the next round, with top teams battling for the state\u2019s title.<\/p>\n

Heartland FC are the defending champions of the competition.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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