2019 Nigeria Federation Cup
The 2019 Nigeria Federation Cup (officially known as the 2019 AITEO Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 73rd edition of the Nigerian Federation Cup. It was held between 3 May and 28 July 2019. The competition was contested by 74 teams, all which qualified via their state championships.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| Dates | 3 May – 28 July 2019 |
| Teams | 74 (all) 64 (main competition) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Kano Pillars (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Niger Tornadoes |
| CAF Confederation Cup | Niger Tornadoes |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 73 |
| Goals scored | 187 (2.56 per match) |
Kano Pillars defeated Niger Tornadoes 4–3 on penalties after the match ended goalless to win their second AITEO Cup title since 1953. As runners-up, Niger Tornadoes qualified for the 2019–20 CAF Confederation Cup since Kano Pillars had qualified for the 2019–20 CAF Champions League.
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