Defending champions, Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, will on Wednesday begin the defence of their Federation Cup title when they take on Stormers of Ogun State in the round of 64 at the old parade ground in Abuja at 4pm.
The champions beat Enugu Rangers 1-0 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State to win the title in 2023 to earn their fourth FA title.
The Benin Arsenals began their journey in this year’s FA Cup with a convincing 3-1 victory over Ine Stars to lift the Edo FA Cup last month.
The last time Insurance met Stormers was in the Nigeria National League in the 2021-2022 season and Insurance triumphed 1-0 and 2-0 at home and away.
Ine Stars, on the other hand, have been drawn against Kebbi United in the same round. Ine Stars defeated Crusaders FC of Bayelsa 2-0 early this month in Asaba to qualify for the round of 64.
A win for Bendel Insurance in this encounter will earn the Benin based boys a ticket to the round of 32.
The match between Ine Stars and Kebbi United will also take place at the same venue at 1pm.
