Enugu Rangers needed a great comeback in the final against Kano Pillars before winning the competition on penalties at the Stephen Keshi Stadium last year.
Rangers will start the defence of their title with a Round of 64 tie against Niger Tornadoes Feeders while Kano Pillars have a date with Aspire FC in another fixture.
Shooting Stars will face Osun United for the third time this season while the two Ogun State representatives, Gateway United and Almar will square up to ensure that the state will still present a representative in the Round of 32 while Abia Warriors play Heartland Comets in another Derby.
A total of 64 teams, including 19 NPFL teams will play for places in the men’s Round of 32
