MTN FA Cup 2025–26 Preliminary Stage Draw Set for October

Draw Details

The preliminary draw for the upcoming 2025–26 MTN FA Cup is scheduled to occur on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the headquarters of the Football Association in Accra.

Participating Teams

This year’s competition will feature a total of ninety-two (92) teams from both Division One and Division Two leagues. These clubs will discover their opponents as they embark on this prestigious knockout tournament. The teams have been organized based on regions and geographical closeness to maintain fairness and competitive matches throughout the nation.

Match Schedule

The matches for the preliminary round are set to take place from October 24 to October 27, 2025. The winners of these matches will progress to join the 18 teams from the Premier League in the Round of 64. This stage of the tournament is anticipated to heighten the intensity, as lower-division teams will strive to prove their capabilities against the top-tier clubs.

Significance of the Tournament

The MTN FA Cup remains a vital arena for highlighting local talent and promoting competitive football within the Ghanaian league system. Throughout its history, the tournament has been marked by thrilling surprises, memorable encounters, and inspiring narratives from various clubs nationwide.

Current Champions

Asante Kotoko will begin this season as the reigning champions after their victory against Golden Kick FC from the Division One League in the previous final.

Looking Ahead

Anticipation is building for yet another thrilling chapter in Ghana’s longest-running football knockout tournament, as clubs from all regions gear up to vie for glory in the 2025–26 MTN FA Cup.

GFA Communications