2023 Nigeria Federation Cup
The 2023 Nigeria Federation Cup is the 75th edition of the Nigerian Federation Cup. The tournament began with the National playoffs on 18 April and concluded with the final in June.
This year's format remained the same as previous editions, with 72 clubs qualifying as the finalists of the various states tournaments.
Format
The competition is a single elimination knockout tournament featuring the 36 finalists of each state tournaments plus the FCT. The 16 weakest clubs enter the play-off round, the winners then join the remaining 56 teams at the main tournament. All matches are played at neutral stadiums.Matches are played 90 minutes with tied games at the end of regulation time going straight to penalties.
National play-offs
All matches were played on 18 April.First round
The draw for this round was conducted on 19 April. Matches were held between 27 April to 3 MayThird round
The third round of matches were played on 24 and 25 May.Quarter-final
Matches were played on 28 May.Semi-final
In the semi-final, Enugu Rangers defeated Plateau United courtesy of a last minute penalty kick while Bendel Insurance won on penalty shootout to extend their unbeaten record this season to 23 games.The matches were played on 1 June.