The 2025/26 MTN FA Cup reaches a crucial stage this weekend as the competition enters the Round of 16, with matches spread across February 6 to 8, 2026. Premier League giants, determined Division One sides, and one sensational Division Two outfit will all be in action as the race for a quarterfinal spot intensifies.
With no room for error in knockout football, each fixture presents its own narrative of ambition, survival, and potential upset.
Friday, 6th February 2026
Eleven Wonders FC vs Atram De Visser
3:00 PM – Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex
The Round of 16 action gets underway with Premier League side Eleven Wonders FC facing Attram De Visser, last season’s MTN FA Cup semi-finalists. Attram De Visser have built strong momentum in this year’s competition, eliminating Premier League side Vision FC in the Round of 64 before going on to defeat Division One Zone Three leaders Port City FC in the Round of 32. Eleven Wonders, meanwhile, come into the tie under pressure as they currently sit bottom of the Ghana Premier League table and will be relying on their top-flight experience to halt Attram De Visser’s impressive cup run and avoid an early exit.
Saturday, 7th February 2026
Nations FC vs Swedru All Blacks FC
3:00 PM – Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex
Premier League sides Nations FC and Swedru All Blacks clash in what promises to be a keenly contested MTN FA Cup tie. Both teams enter this round having beaten lower-tier opponents in earlier matches. The sides have already met once this season in the Ghana Premier League, playing out a 1-1 draw. While Nations FC are enjoying a stronger campaign in the league and aim to assert their dominance, the experienced All Blacks will be eager to pull off a cup upset and progress to the quarter-finals.
Medeama SC vs FC Samartex 1996
5:00 PM – TNA Stadium
An all-Premier League clash pits current GPL leaders Medeama SC against FC Samartex 1996 in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Medeama’s journey to the Round of 16 featured an impressive victory over reigning league champions Gold Stars, reinforcing their credentials as title contenders. Samartex, meanwhile, arrive in sensational form, having recorded a 9–1 triumph in the Round of 32. The two sides, both in fine form, previously played out a 1–1 draw in the GPL this season. Medeama, who are two-time FA Cup winners, will be looking to assert their dominance in this eagerly anticipated showdown.
Sunday, 8th February 2026
True Life FC vs Heart of Lions FC
3:00 PM – Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex
One of the biggest stories of this year’s competition continues as True Life FC, the only Division Two side left in the tournament, take on Heart of Lions. True Life captured headlines with a stunning 1–0 victory over Accra Hearts of Oak in the Round of 64 and will be aiming to continue their fairytale run against another Premier League opponent.
Heart of Lions, who advanced past fellow Volta Region side Hohoe United in the same round, will be without their first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Osei—one of the league’s highly rated shot-stoppers, who also featured for Ghana’s Black Galaxies in a friendly against South Africa last year—after he relocated abroad. Despite his absence, the Lions have shown their mettle, thrashing giants Asante Kotoko 3–1 in their most recent GPL game. They now enter this clash brimming with confidence from that vital victory.
Dreams FC vs Inter Allies
3:00 PM – Tuba Astro Turf
Former champions Dreams FC will face Division One side Inter Allies, who have reached this stage without having faced any Premier League opposition. Dreams’ experience in high-stakes matches could prove decisive, but Inter Allies will view this as a chance to test themselves against top-flight competition and aim for a historic progression. Dreams, however, come into the game having drawn their last three GPL matches, adding an intriguing twist to the encounter.
Asante Kotoko SC vs Aduana FC
3:00 PM – Baba Yara Sports Stadium
Defending champions Asante Kotoko SC will host Aduana FC in one of the round’s most anticipated fixtures. The two sides previously played out a 1–1 draw in the Premier League, setting the stage for another closely contested encounter. Kotoko, currently fifth in the GPL, have been strong against lower-tier sides such as Future Stars and King Faisal but come into this game off a league defeat. Aduana FC, sitting second in the table, arrive in Kumasi with confidence after drawing their last GPL match, making this clash a compelling test for both teams.
Techiman Liberty Youth vs Real Tamale United FC
3:00 PM – Ohene Ameyaw Park
A Division One clash pits Techiman Liberty Youth against Real Tamale United in a tie that promises intensity and tactical discipline. Techiman, currently sixth out of eight in Zone 1B, and Real Tamale, second in Zone 1A, both come into this game having drawn their most recent league matches 1–1. With both sides aiming for a deep cup run, this encounter could be decided by the smallest of margins.
Berekum Chelsea FC vs Tamale City FC
3:00 PM – Golden City Park
Premier League side Berekum Chelsea will host Tamale City FC in a fascinating clash pitting top-flight experience against lower-tier ambition. Chelsea, currently in the relegation zone after a league defeat in their last match, will look to assert themselves after a 1–0 win over Young Apostles in Round 32. Tamale City, meanwhile, top Division One Zone 1A and arrive full of confidence after a league victory and a dramatic 14–13 penalty shootout win over Premiership side Karela United following a 0–0 draw in Round 32. With momentum on their side, Tamale City will be eager to continue the impressive run of Division One clubs in this year’s competition.
Winners from the Round of 16 will advance to the quarterfinals scheduled for March 13–16, with the semifinals fixed for April 17–20, and the MTN FA Cup final set for May 30–31, 2026.
