NFF Shifts Federation Cup Draws To June 10

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has rescheduled the draws for the round of 64 games of the 2014 Federation Cup toJune 10.Theevent earlier billed to hold on May 29, 2014 could not hold because it coincided with the country's Democracy Day celebrations.Confirming this development to newsmen, NFF Coordinator of the competition Ruth David said the decision of the Federation to reschedule the draw was due to the clash it had with the country's public holiday."The date for the draws was scheduled forThursday, but we (NFF) have postponed it toJune 10. This is because it coincides with the Democracy Day celebration which also takes place today (May 29)," David said.The Peoples Elephant, Enyimba FC of Aba are defending champions of the competition after defeating Warri Wolves 5-4 on penalties in the final of the 2013 edition held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
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