2025/26 MTN FA Cup Preliminary Round Draw Held

Exciting Fixtures Announced

The anticipation for the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup has increased following the preliminary round draw that took place on Thursday at the Football Association’s offices in Accra.

A total of 92 teams from both the Division One and Division Two Leagues have discovered their matchups as the prestigious knockout tournament is set to commence later this month.

Key Matchups

Last season’s runners-up, Golden Kick SC, will kick off their journey with a challenging away game against Attram de Visser Academy, a matchup that promises to be a highlight of the preliminary rounds.

Group A Highlights

• Tamale City will visit Bolga All Stars.
• Wa Power SC will host Northern City FC in a regional derby.
• Victory Club Warriors will square off against Steadfast FC, a match that is expected to attract significant local attention.

Group B Showdowns

Group B features several exciting matchups, including:

• Berekum Arsenal facing Bectero Sasana at home.
• Thoughts FC going up against Debibi United.
• PAC Academy traveling to take on KAC Soccer Academy.

Western Zone Games

In the Western Zone, Sekondi XI Wise will host Skyy FC, and Sekondi Rospak will welcome Elmina Sharks to Tarkwa in a contest that might be among the toughest of the preliminary round.

Southern Zone Matches

The southern part of the draw has its own compelling games:

• Inter Allies will go against Right to Dream Academy.
• Okwahu United is set to visit Shalom FC.
• WAFA (West Africa Football Academy) will start their campaign at home against Nadom FC.

The preliminary round pairings were arranged based on geographical and zonal considerations to maintain competitive integrity.

Match Schedule and Future Rounds

The preliminary matches are slated for the weekend of October 24-27, 2025. Those who emerge victorious will advance to the Round of 64, where they will be joined by all 18 Premier League clubs, marking the start of the tournament’s most unpredictable and thrilling phase.

The excitement builds for the continuation of Ghana’s longest-running football knockout championship, as clubs from across the nation gear up to pursue glory in the 2025-26 MTN FA Cup.