Shock Defeats as Big Clubs Miss Out on President FA Cup Titles in Multiple States

The 2025 State FA Cup finals delivered stunning upsets across Nigeria as several prominent clubs failed to clinch the coveted titles, paving the way for underdog teams to make history.

In Niger State, Harmony FA of Bosso emerged victorious with a 6-5 penalty shootout win over Atlantic FA, Suleja, denying the more established club a chance at glory.

Abia State saw a major shocker as Ahudiyannem FC defeated giants Enyimba 3-1 on penalties after a goalless draw, marking a rare failure for the People’s Elephant to secure the state title.

In Lagos, Inter Lagos stunned Ikorodu City with a 5-4 penalty shootout victory, preventing one of the city’s bigger clubs from lifting the trophy.

Similarly, in Kaduna, Green Berets outclassed Simoiben FA 2-1, reinforcing their dominance while denying other local heavyweights.

Bayelsa witnessed a dramatic penalty shootout as Crusaders FC overcame Bayelsa United 4-2, preventing the latter from adding another title to their cabinet.

Meanwhile, Ebonyi saw Abakaliki FC narrowly defeat Cynosure FC 1-0, marking a significant upset in the state.

In Ekiti, NOSMAS FC edged out COPDEM 1-0, furthering the trend of underdogs triumphing against bigger opponents.

Osun State also witnessed an upset as Igbajo United clinched a 1-0 victory over Osun United, denying the more recognized club the title.

Abuja added to the list of surprises as FWC FC defeated EFCC 4-3 on penalties, claiming the title and shocking the capital city’s football fans.

Finally, in Ogun State, Imperial FC dethroned defending champions Beyond Limits with a dramatic 8-7 penalty shootout win, continuing their remarkable cup run.

These unexpected outcomes signal a shift in the football landscape across Nigeria, as lesser-known clubs rise to challenge established giants in their states.

Full Results 

Imo- *Heartland FC* 2-0 OISA FC 

Borno: CP Strikers Vs El Kanemi Warriors 

Niger: Atlantic FA, Suleja 0-0 *Harmony FA, Bosso* (Harmony FA won 6-5 on penalties)

Abia: Enyimba 0-0 *Ahudiyannem FC* (Ahudiya won 3-1 on penalties)

Kwara: *Kwara United* 1-1 ABS (Kwara United won 5-4 on penalties) 

Benue: *Lobi Stars* 2-1 Flight FC

Lagos: Ikorodu City 0-0 *Inter Lagos* (Inter Lagos 5-4 on penalties)

Jigawa: Lautai United 0-2 *Dandidi Babes* 

Rivers: *Rivers United* 0-0 Wilbros FC (4-3 on penalties)

Ogun: *Imperial* FC 2-2 Beyond Limits (8-7 on penalties)

Abuja: EFCC 0-0 *FWC FC* (3-4 on penalties)

Osun: Osun United 0-1 *Igbajo United* 

Nasarawa: Basira 0-2 *Nasarawa United* 

Enugu: *Rangers FC* 3-0 Ijele FC 

Anambra: Solution FC 0-0 *Edel FC* (Edel won 2-0 on penalties)

Ondo: *Sunshine Stars* 0-0 Sunshine Stars U19 (Sunshine Stars won 4-3 on penalties)

Ekiti: COPDEM 0-1 *NOSMAS FC* 

Akwa Ibom: *Akwa United* 1-0 Eagle Eye FA

Oyo: Crown FC 0-0 *Shooting Stars* (Shooting Stars won 4-2 on penalties)

Kogi: Kogi Central FC Vs FC Bako

Katsina: *Katsina United* 1-0 Jnr Danburam

Ebonyi: Cynosure FC 0-1 *Abakaliki FC* 

Bayelsa: Bayelsa United 2-2 *Crusaders FC* (Crusaders won 4-2 on penalties) 

Kaduna: Simoiben FA 1-2 *Green Berets* (Green Berets won 4-1 after penalties)

Gombe: *Gombe United* 3-1 El-Shama FC

Plateau: Mighty Jets Feeders 0-2 *Plateau Utd* 

Cross River: *Rovers* 1-0 E-World

Delta: *Warri Wolves* 2-1 De Sapele Lions

Sokoto: Sokoto United Vs Sokoto North

Kano: *Kano Pillars* 3-2 Barau

Yobe: *Yobe Desert Stars* 9-1 Gujba Academy 

Zamfara: *Zamfara United* 1-0 Zamfara United Feeders