Fed Cup: Kwara await prize money as 2026 finalists emerge

Defending President Federation Cup champions Kwara United are still awaiting the N50 million prize money promised for their 2025 victory, despite the emergence of the finalists for the 2026 edition. The Ilorin-based club defeated Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties to win Nigeria's oldest football trophy last year, but the financial reward remains outstanding.

A source close to the club revealed that there has been a complete lack of communication from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) concerning the payment. "It has not been paid, and there has been silence since we won. There has been nothing to say, this is what we are getting," the source stated anonymously, adding that the players have had to move on and focus on their current season.

Efforts to obtain comments from key NFF officials, including President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and Director of Competitions Ruth David, were unsuccessful as they had not responded to inquiries by the time of reporting. The NFF's silence on the matter has left the club and its players in uncertainty.

Meanwhile, attention has shifted to the ongoing 2026 competition. In the men's semi-finals, Ikorodu City advanced to the final by defeating Nasarawa United 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. El-Kanemi Warriors secured their second consecutive final appearance by beating Wikki Tourists 3-1. In the women's competition, Heartland Queens will face Nasarawa Amazons in the final.

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It has not been paid, and there has been silence since we won. There has been nothing to say, this is what we are getting. Even the players had to move on and focus on football eventually.