The 2025/26 MTN FA Cup once again lived up to its reputation for drama and unpredictability, as a pulsating Round of 16 produced shock exits, penalty shootouts, and memorable performances across the country.
With Premier League giants falling, Division One sides rising to the occasion, and underdogs refusing to bow out quietly, Ghana’s premier knockout competition delivered a weekend packed with compelling narratives.
Round of 16 Highlights
Attram De Visser continued their impressive FA Cup run by knocking out Premier League strugglers Eleven Wonders FC, further cementing their status as one of the competition’s standout stories this season.
At the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Nations FC underlined their strong domestic form with a hard-earned victory over Swedru All Blacks, booking their place in the last eight.
Medeama SC showcased their pedigree at the TNA Stadium, edging past fellow Premier League side FC Samartex 1996 in a closely fought encounter that lived up to pre-match expectations.
True Life FC’s fairy-tale journey finally came to an end at the Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex, as Heart of Lions FC proved too strong for the Division Two side. True Life had earlier stunned Hearts of Oak, but the Lions’ quality and composure saw them through.
Former champions Dreams FC produced a solid display to eliminate Inter Allies at the Tuba AstroTurf, relying on their experience to safely navigate the tricky fixture.
Defending champions Asante Kotoko SC suffered a shock exit, falling 4–2 on penalties to Aduana FC after a fiercely contested draw at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, bringing an abrupt end to their title defence.
In a commanding all–Division One encounter, Techiman Liberty Youth FC recorded a convincing 3–0 victory over Real Tamale United FC to seal their quarter-final spot.
Meanwhile, Berekum Chelsea FC ended Tamale City FC’s impressive cup run with a narrow 1–0 win, halting the lower-tier side’s giant-killing campaign.
Confirmed Quarter-Final Fixtures
The quarter-final stage will feature the following matchups:
Dreams FC vs Heart of Lions FC
Attram De Visser vs Medeama SC
Aduana FC vs Techiman Liberty Youth FC
Nations FC vs Berekum Chelsea FC
The quarter-finals, scheduled for March 13–16, 2026, set the stage for high-stakes clashes, with top teams and in-form sides battling for a place in the semi-finals, promising even more excitement and drama in the MTN FA Cup.
