Showing posts with label mtn fa cup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mtn fa cup. Show all posts

Wednesday, 31 August 2016

Abednego Tetteh Eyes MTN FA Cup Glory With Bechem United

Bechem United leading marksman Abednego Tetteh is eyeing winning the MTN FA Cup to as a compliment for the season he has had with the Hunters.


Tetteh has scored 12 goals in the ongoing Ghanaian top-flight league which has here games to go, and, will on Sunday lead the line when Bechem United takes on Okwawu United in the final of the MTN FA Cup competition.


That game is scheduled to come off at the new Cape Coast Stadium where Bechem United will look to win their first major silverware in Ghanaian football.


And Tetteh, who scored a hat trick in his side’s last league game against Accra Hearts Oak at Bechem last Sunday, hopes to replicate that form in Cape Coast on Sunday.


“We want to win this MTN FA Cup on Sunday, and, we will do everything possible to get our hands on the trophy at the end of the day”, he said.


Tetteh added: “This Sunday’s game means so much to us as players as it represents a great opportunity for us to write our names in the history of this football club (Bechem United) and we will go all out to win the cup at stake.”


Bechem United will come up against an opposition that has won this competition before when in 1986; Okwawu United beat Real Tamale United 1-0 to win the competition.


However, Tetteh insists that will have no effect on Sunday’s encounter as they hope to make their premiership status count when they play the second tier opponents.


 




Abednego Tetteh Eyes MTN FA Cup Glory With Bechem United

Monday, 1 August 2016

MTN FA Cup: Wa Rockets Attributes Defeat to Poor Officiating

Wa Rockets trainer, Joseph Fosu has attributed his side’s MTN FA Cup semi final defeat against Bechem United to bad officiating.


According to him, the Division One League side came into with the purpose of booking a spot in the final but we’re denied by the Referees.


Speaking to the media after the game, Fosu noted that his young team were denied two clear penalties during the first half of the game which affected their second half performance.


“We came to win and you saw that in the first half. We actually dominated, even though we were playing a Premier League side – the status was the same”,  he said.


“Everyone saw it clearly that the referee was not fair in the first half: we had two penalties, he denied us and as young players as my boys are, they became demoralised. So, in the second half, they knew the referee was against them. They lost concentration in the middle, our central defender got injured, and he ignored it, so, the boys saw that even if they scored a goal, he would disallow it,” Fosu added.


Bechem United are through to the final of the 2016 MTN FA Cup where they will beating second tier side Okwawu United.


The Nkawkaw based based side defeated Liberty Professionals 3-2 on penalties in the other Semi-final after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.









MTN FA Cup: Wa Rockets Attributes Defeat to Poor Officiating

MTN FA Cup: Okwawu, Bechem United Through to The Final

Second tier side, Okwawu United shocked Liberty Professionals via penalty shootout at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday to book a a place in the 2016 MTN FA Cup final.


The Nkawkaw based side came into the semi final game dull of confidence, out-playing the Dansoman based Scientific Soccer Lads in the early minutes.


However, it was Liberty Professionals, who struck first on the stroke of half time through Ghana Premier League joint top scorer Latif Blessing.


Blessing’s goal was canceled by Okwawu United forward McLean Ampadu early in the second half to send the tie to penalty shootout.


Ampadu’s goal proved vital as Okwawu United won the shootout 3-2 to book a first FA Cup final slot since 1960.


In the semi final match, Premier League side Bechem United continued their fine run of form in the FA Cup, making light work of Division One side Wa Rockets in a thrilling encounter.


The Brong Ahafo based side,  after falling to glitter in the first half, bounced back in the second in spectacular fashion to record a 2-0 win over the second tier side with goals coming from Midfielder Hamza Mohammed and defender Richard Baffour.


The victory puts Bechem United in pole position to lift a first ever major trophy but after eliminating top flight sides WAFA and Liberty Professionals enroute to the final of the FA Cup, Okwawu United will not go into the final in Cape Coast as mere participant.


 



MTN FA Cup: Okwawu, Bechem United Through to The Final

Saturday, 9 July 2016

GPL Preview: Leaders Host Reigning Champions At the Wa Park.

The return of the domestic championship will see the current leaders Wa All Stars play as host to the rejuvenated title holders at the Wa Park on Sunday July 10, 2016.


The two sides sold out a thrilling 0-0 stalemate in Obuasi but will be gunning for the three contested points at the dreaded Malik Jabir Park.


The miners boast of the best defensive record at the Wa Park having shipped just 3 goals in eight attempts.


Wa All Stars however remained one of the two unbeaten clubs left in the competition and will be looking to amass all three points against for only the fourth time in their own backyard.


Profligate shooting from Enos Kwame Adepa ‘s charges left Ashgold off the hook on Obuasi under the inspiration  of Emmanuel Ocran who has since traded the GPL for the Swiss  top flight.


The host have been boosted by the return to fitness of Moses Nyarko, who was rocked with a nasty injury in their MTN FA Cup quarter final defeat.


The Wa based side will be denied the services of number one center back Issahaku Konda, who is with the National Under 20 side in Dakar.


Having conceded just one goal at home all season, the defensive solidity of the northern blues have been galvanized by their well-oiled midfield duo of Saddick Alhassan and Atta Kofi Yeboah.


Ashgold’s duo of Robert Dabuo and Tijani Joshua will be back at their former hunting grounds in search of three points for the miners.


If 536km down the earth can earn them gold at their backyard, why not three points away from home?


Defeat for Wa All Stars could see them dropped to fourth.


 



GPL Preview: Leaders Host Reigning Champions At the Wa Park.

Sunday, 19 June 2016

Kotoko Knocked Out Of FA Cup

A determined Bechem United stunned Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara sports stadium in the quarter finals of the MTN FA Cup.


After 120 minutes of scintillating football, neither side could find winner and result had to he decided from the spot kicks.


Bechem were more accurate from 12 – yards, burying three of their five kicks, whilst Kotoko could only manage two.


The Porcupine Warriors had rallied from an early set-back from Yaw Arnol’s 6th minute goal to draw parity courtesy of Bennett Ofori.







The had an opportunity late on the game to win but Dauda Mohammed missed from the penalty spot with only 10 minutes to play.


Dauda Mohammed again missed during the penalty kicks, and Yaw Arnol sent the Bechem-based club to the last four of the competition.




Kotoko Knocked Out Of FA Cup

Kotoko Host Bechem United

Asante Kotoko will host their first MTN FA Cup home game of the season when they welcome co-premier league competitors, Bechem United at the Baba Yara sports stadium on Sunday.


The Porcupine Warriors have won only one and and negotiated the two previous rounds via the spot kicks in the three matches played.


Bechem United on other have had a spendid run in the competition, winning all their previous round encounters including a 1-0 win over Real Tamale United (RTU) in Tamale in the round of 16.


However, Kotoko have not lost at home against the Bechem based club since 2013, and will have the upper edge in this fixture.



Kotoko Host Bechem United

Friday, 17 June 2016

Gargo Eye WAFA Scalp

Mohammed Cargo hopes the Okwahu United pitch will help his team when they host WAFA in the quarter final of the MTN FA Cup.


The former Real Tamale United head coach is anticipating a tough game, but is optimistic of his side’s success in the game.


“Our match against WAFA SC is a difficult because they aren’t a small club at all,” Gargo said in a pre-match conference.


“If you look at the facilities at their disposal, we would have been competing with the Europeans if many of our clubs have”.







The academy side are one of the few clubs to use an astro turf in the country and the Okwahu coach is hoping the natural pitch will be to his side’s advantage.


“It will be an advantage for us taking into consideration where we train and where they also train. Some these minors’ factors play huge role in football sometimes.


“If we are able to get a dry pitch it will be an advantage because they are used to the carpet type of pitches. Our pitch isn’t a carpet type but we are always comfortable playing on it.” he said.




Gargo Eye WAFA Scalp

MTN FA CUP PREVIEW: Wa All Stars Host Wa Rockets FC For a Semi Final Berth

Ghana Premier league leaders Wa All Stars host regional neighbours Wa Rockets FC in the quarter finals of the 2016 MTN FA Cup.


The leaders return to action after a mid season break at home to the second tier side Wa Rockets Football club for a place in the semis of the coveted FA Cup.


Rockets limped past Asorkor Deportivo in the last 16 ties to extend the cup journey whiles Wa All Stars breezed into the quarters with a ruthless demolition of Wamanafo Mighty Royals.


Former Wa All Stars youth defender Isaac Bawa registered the only goal for Joseph Kwabena Fosu’s men at home to Deportivo to book their ticket to the quarters.


The GN Bank division one new comers however extended their inconsistent form in the league with 2 comical own goals from their centre backs in a 2-2 thriller with Berekum Arsenal ahead of Saturday’s clash with Wa All Stars.


JK Fosu and his charges can however draw inspiration from their away form with three straight wins going into the game, having been designated the ‘away’ side.







Wa All Stars on the other hand could not opted for a better time to host their ‘noisy ‘ neighbours with successive wins over Kumasi Asante kotoko and Berekum Chelsea.


The wa based Premier league table toppers eviscerated Mighty Royals 6-0 to atone for their shutout at home to Techiman City in the round of 32. A first half brace from Maxwell Baako added to Ismail Ganiu’s thundetbolt and an Ocran finish in a 4-0 lead before recess.


Further goals from the departed Nana Tei Horsu annd Iddrisu Muniru reflected the one sided nature of the tie in the last 16 stages.


Wa All Stars won the last friendly encounter between the sides by a solitary 1-0 but will be relying on their defensive solidarity to set up a potential destiny defining clash with kotoko in the semis, if the Reds keep their cool against Bechem United.


A dress rehearsal for Berekum Chelsea or the end of the road for Wa All Stars?


Officials for the game are headlined by Ali Alhassan flanked by Alhassan Yahaya, Samuel Asiedu, and Bernard Dume.


Venue: Wa Sports stadium

Date : Saturday June 18, 2016.




MTN FA CUP PREVIEW: Wa All Stars Host Wa Rockets FC For a Semi Final Berth

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

MTN FA Cup: Press Conference Dates For All Quater-Finalists Announced


The FA Cup Committee has announced that all the quarter final clubs are expected to hold press conferences before the games which will be played on Saturday and Sunday.


Below are the dates, time and venue for the respective press conferences.


Asante Kotoko

Baba Yara Stadium

Wed – 15th June, 2016

11:00AM


Elmina Sharks

Coconut Groove, Elmina

Thurs – 16th June, 2016

4:00PM


Bechem United

Bechem Park

Wed – 15th June, 2016

3:00PM


Okwahu United

Kwadisco Hotel, Nkawkaw

Wed – 15th June, 2016

4:00PM


Wa All Stars

Team Training Grounds

Thurs – 16th June, 2016

11:00AM


Wa Rockets

Team Training Grounds

Thurs – 16th June, 2016

5:00PM


Liberty Professionals

Carl Reindorf, Dansoman

Thurs – 16th June, 2016

9:30AM


WAFA

Team Training Grounds , Sogakope

Fri – 17th June, 2016

10:00AM



MTN FA Cup: Press Conference Dates For All Quater-Finalists Announced

Tuesday, 14 June 2016

All Stars Team Manager Preaches Caution

General Manager for Wa All Stars Seth Panwum has cautioned his players to eschew complacency ahead of their local derby with Wa Rockets FC over the weekends.


The two Wa based side go head to head for a place in the last four of the 2016 MTN FA Cup but the General Manager for the league leaders rallied his boys to approach the game with all the caution they can.


Wa All Stars thumped Brong Ahafo based second tier Wamanafo Mighty Royals by 6-0 to book a place in the last eight whiles Rockets progressed at the expense of Power Sporting club.


Wa Rockets extended their winless on home turf to five successive games at the Wa Park but the soft spoken Seth ruled out any complacent approach to the quarter final tie slated for Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Wa Park.


“The FA Cup is a complete environment altogether and comes with its own motivation that cannot be driven by the domestic Championship. We have to avoid been the better side ahead of the game or risk getting shocked by Wa Rockets in the cup tie. The playing staff and all related to Wa All Stars must avoid tagging Wa Rockets as under dogs since they qualified by merit like we did”, Seth told sports crusader exclusively.


A very late thumping header from captain Salifu Cisse denied Berekum Arsenal valuable points at the Wa Park in the final match of the GN Bank division one league matches across the nation.


Upper West remained the only region in the country to have produced two representatives in the last eight of the coveted MTN FA Cup.



All Stars Team Manager Preaches Caution

Tuesday, 7 June 2016

MTN FA CUP QF DRAW: Kotoko Host Bechem as Liberty Play Sharks

The Quarter Finals draw of the 2016 MTN FA Cup has thrown up some juicy and entertaining pairings.


The draw which was held at the Alisa Hotel saw tournament favourites and second record FA cup champions, Kumasi Asante Kotoko host fellow premier league side, Bechem United at the Kumasi Sports Stadium.


Ghana Premier League Leaders, Wa All Stars will play at the Wa Park to township rival, Wa Rockets whilst Okwahu United led by former Ghana Black Stars midfielder, Mohammed Gago will play against GLP side, West Africa Football Academy (WAFA).


The draw was completed with the scientific lads, Liberty Professionals play host to GN Bank Division One league side, Elmina Sharks.


The games will be held on June 18/19.


Chairman of the MTN FA Cup committee, Kurt E.S. Okraku, who chaired the draw mentioned home teams will receive Three Thousand Ghana Cedis (Ghc3000) whilst the away teams will be given Four Thousand Ghana Cedis (Ghc4000) to cushion their preparations towards the game as well as Five Hundred Ghana Cedis (Ghc500) worth of MTN airtime.
See fixtures below:


  1. Asante Kotoko vs Bechem United 

2. WA All Stars vs WA Rockets 


3. Okwahu United vs WAFA 


4. Liberty Professionals vs Elmina Sharks 



MTN FA CUP QF DRAW: Kotoko Host Bechem as Liberty Play Sharks

Sunday, 15 May 2016

MTN FA CUP: Rampant Wa All Stars Breezes Into Last Eight

Rejuvenated Wa All Stars stormed their way into the last 8 of the 2016 MTN FA Cup with a statement of intent on the main trophy.


The wounded Wa based top flight campaigner vested their Techiman woes on Wamanafo Mighty Royals with sizzling demonstration of attacking football in 6-0 thumping of their clueless opponents at the Wa Park.


Wa All Stars welcome Mighty Royals to the Malik Jabir Park as the only side left in the competition yet to score a goal from open play but ended the 90 minutes with six goals under their name.


A first minute blunder from Prince Addo in post almost let in Mathew Kelvin Andoh only to be rescued by the upright before Emmanuel Okrine opened the floodgate seven minutes into the game.


Series of comical defending from the visitors left referee Awal Mohammed with no option but to award a spot kick for Wa All Stars which was converted with a plumb to give the host a deserve lead.


Ismail Ganiu, who returned from Japan only on Friday marked his arrival to the first team with a pile driver from over 40 yards to give his side a 2-0 lead under 15 minutes into the game. The former Wa Anokye Stars defender struck a free kick with his ‘Tokyo Power’ good enough to breeze past the stationery Prince Addo in post.


The one way dominance continued in the opening half with two more goals from Maxwell Baako ‘Messi’ who might have scored the goal of the completion just on the stroke of half time. The ex Asmin forward tapped home his first of the day from a counter attack before finding the back of the net with a pearling finish which drew applause from the visitors bench.


A 4-0 lead into the dugout proved too much for the royal club to keep their pride at Wa park with only one shot in entire 45 minutes played.


Nana Tei Horsu, who was starting his first match in the season since arriving from Wa Rockets FC atoned for his wasteful nature with his side’s fifth of the day moments into the second department before substitute Iddrisu Muniru completed their demolition exercise with the sixth strike.



Wa All Stars thus booked their place in the last 8 stage of the covered MTN FA Cup and could not have fine tuned their preparation for the arrival of WAFA SC on midweek when the premier league returns.



MTN FA CUP: Rampant Wa All Stars Breezes Into Last Eight

MTN FA PREVIEW: Wa All Stars Host Mighty Royals In Last 16 Ties

Premiership campaigners WA All stars welcome Wamanafo based Mighty Royals to the Wa Sports stadium for a place in the last 8 of the 2016 FA Cup.


 

The host geared up for the cup tie with a painful 3-1 defeat away to Techiman City in the premier league but will be switching their attention to the giant killers in the domestic cup on Sunday, May 15, 2016.


 

Enos Adepa and his side will be gunning for their first ever strike in the FA Cup after recording a stalemate in their only match honoured in the competition thus far.


 

Wa All Stars progressed to the last 32 stage of the competition without kicking a ball after their opponents (Berekum Arsenal) pulled out of the competition due to financial constraints and needed the lottery of shootouts to oustTechiman in last 32 pairings.


The visitors, Mighty Royals booked their place in the last 16 at the expense of King Faisal Babies and AC Milan in the opening two rounds of the competitions respectively to earn their dream trip to the Wa Park.


 

The Brong Ahafo based second tier side heads to the upper west region with a decent run of matches in the division one league but will have to punch above their limits to end the cup campaign of their host when they take to the pitch at Wa.


 

Wa All Stars last home defeat in the FA Cup dates back to 2012 when they crushed out to Medeama SC via the lottery of the 12 yards.


 

The host have been rocked by injuries and national call ups in recent matches but a place in the last 8 of the MTN FA Cup will be enough motivation to cheer the ambitious side on.

Enos Adepa masterminded Wa All Stars best ever start to a top flight season with 20 points in the opening 10 rounds of the season despite recording three straight away defeats in a row.


The lively Maxwell Baako ‘Messi’ set the Techiman City Park ablaze with his quick feet and will be tasked with replicating such feats when the royal club come visiting.


“It is an FA cup and comes with its own affection and motivation.


We are not underestimating any side because they are here on merit and must be respected for that matter.


To seal a place in the last 16 is enough for us to know their worth and we are bent on progressing into the last 8 teams left in the competition”, Nicholas Mensah revealed.


 

Wa All Stars will be looking to fine tune their preparation for the midweek premier league clash at home to WAFA with a vintage performance in the cup game as they look to reincarnate their flamboyant form.



MTN FA PREVIEW: Wa All Stars Host Mighty Royals In Last 16 Ties

Saturday, 14 May 2016

FA Cup Report: Kotoko Edge Out Storm Academy

Asante Kotoko’s dream of place in Cape Coast to enjoy the green turf of the newly commissioned edifice in the MTN FA Cup, took another giant step as they bundled out Storm Academy in the round of 16 of the competition.


After a 1-1 draw in regulations time, the Porcupine Warriors were more accurate from 12-yards as Michael Osei’s arsenal’s dispatched the lower tier side 5-3.


The race for the final eight teams was keenly contested. After a blistering start in the game by Kotoko, they were pinned by Storm Academy, and the back line failed to communicate well, and Twumasi Frimpong took advantage and broke the virginity of the game after 18 minutes.


Kotoko flew out of their blocks in search of the equaliser, but Coach Awal’s boys were too resolute and composed, curtailing all the efforts of last year’s finalist.


They held onto the dressing room with their noses in front, and a quarter final ticket was beckoning.


However, the quality of Kotoko was on display, and they levelled up courtesy of Bennet Ofori. The Dormaa Messi as he is affectionately called, thumped in the equaliser after beating all men in the box to Samuel Sekyere’s needle point cross 14 minutes into the second half.


Neither side could find the back of the net again in the remaining minutes of the game, and it had to be decided on penalties.


After a hundred percent success in the first four kicks, Seth Twum and Isaac Mensah failed to score, and Samuel Sekyere and Eric Donkor capitalised to win the day for Kotoko.



FA Cup Report: Kotoko Edge Out Storm Academy

David Cudjoe Blames Wa Park For Defeat In MTN FA Cup

Asokwa Deportivo attacking hotshot David Cudjoe has blamed the poor quality of the Wa Sports Stadium pitch for their elimination in the MTN FA Cup.


The disappointed Ghana youth international bemoaned the undulating nature of the Wa Park for his side’s 1-0 defeat away to Rockets FC which ended their cup journey.


The 16 year old attacking prodigy set the Wa Park alight in the second half but could do little to extend his side’s cup campaign past the round of 16.


A first half opening strike from Isaac Bawa proved to be the eventual winner in the tie despite the resistance from the giant killing visitors.


Speaking to Sportscrusader.com after the clash at the Wa Sports Stadium, the Deportivo striker said, “The Park is not good and didn’t allow us to play any good football. It did not help our game plan even though we did our best as a team”.


He added, “We will put this defeat behind us and move forward as a team especially ahead of our next league matche”.


David Cudjoe rose to fame when he led the national under 17 side to the ultimate trophy in a four nation invitational tournament staged in Namibia earlier this year.



The forward has since grown in leaps and bound on his return from the national spearheaded by his blistering treble in the GN Bank Division one league over the weekends.



David Cudjoe Blames Wa Park For Defeat In MTN FA Cup

Wa Rockets FC Captain Revels In MTN FA Progress

Ambitious captain for Wa Rockets FC, Salifu Cisse has fired a verbal warning to the remaining clubs in the MTN FA Cup competition after their progress to the last eight of the competition.


The club’s top scorer openly dared any side to be wary of his giant killing side ahead of the draw for the quarter finals.


A solitary strike from Isaac Bawa gunned Asokwa Deportivo out of the competition in their last 16 clash at the Wa Park on Friday to extend their dream campaign in the domestic cup competition.


Salifu Cisse, who has five goals this season in all competition’s , predicted a podium finish for his youthful looking side in the coveted MTN FA Cup competition.


Briefing sportscrusader.com after their 1-0 win over Deportivo, Cisse said, “Honestly I am surprised at our form in the MTN FA Cup so far. I have a change of mind after this win over Deportivo and can now speak without fear that Rockets FC look destined for the 2016 FA Cup trophy”.


The former Hearts Babies centre forward added, “We have reached a stage where every club left in the competition is a potential winner and must be respected for its feat. Every team left in the last eight can easily win the trophy and we are no exception to that either. At least we will play in the final if not winning it”.


Salifu Cisse led the scoring chart in the Upper West regional Division II League  in the colours of Rockets FC as they booked their ticket to the second tier league at the first time of trying last season.


The club is currently ninth in Zone I of the GN Bank Division One League after in this, their debut campaign.



Wa Rockets FC Captain Revels In MTN FA Progress

Friday, 13 May 2016

Kotoko Storm Nkawkaw For Storm FC

The the road to Cape Coast Sports Stadium is nigh, but clubs will have to negotiate their way to the newly commissioned edifice.


Kumasi Asante Kotoko, finalist of last year’s competition, haven knocked out A.K Shion and Real 24 hours, both Division One sides, have another tie against Storm Academy as they continue to clear the path leading to the Central Region.


Michael Osei and his boys left Kumasi on Friday to the Eastern region to honour the competition, and he will be hoping he achieves another success as the team continue to rapair the cracks that were created before he came on board.


He is expected to make changes to his set up, and players who have not had enough minutes are likely to get the opportunity to represent the Porcupine colours.







There have been giant killers in this competition and Storm Academy will draw inspiration from the glory chalked by other lower division clubs against premiership sides.




Kotoko Storm Nkawkaw For Storm FC

Photos: Why Okwawu United Pulled Out Of FA Cup


President of Okwahu United Brian Acheampong has ordered the club to withdraw from the ongoing MTN FA Cup.


Okwahu United playerThis order comes on the back of violent attacks by Okwahu fans in their Division One League tie against King Solomon at Kwahu Praso where Okwahu lost 1-0.


Okwahu United playerThe President has asked the club to withdraw from the competition as they prepare to face disciplinary action.


Okwahu were scheduled to host Sekondi Hasaacas at Nkawkaw in a round of 16 tie on Sunday.


Okwahu United playerIn a related development, club CEO Francis Anom is set to resign from the club following the unsavory incidents.


Sources say his letter will be tendered by the close of the day.





Source: Joy FM






Photos: Why Okwawu United Pulled Out Of FA Cup

Tuesday, 3 May 2016

New Cape Coast Stadium to Host MTN FA Cup Final

The MTN FA Cup Committee has revealed the newly built Cape Coast stadium will host the 2016 final of the knockout competition.







Kurt Okraku, Chairman of the MTN FA Cup committee announced on Tuesday ahead of the round of 16 draw at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.


 

The ultra-modern all-seater 15,000 capacity stadium is set to be commissioned on Tuesday afternoon by the President of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama.

Defending champions, Medeama SC who exited the competition in the round of 64 won last seasons final against Kotoko at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi.


 

The 2016 MTN Ghana FA Cup final will be played on 08 August.




New Cape Coast Stadium to Host MTN FA Cup Final

MTN FA Cup Round of 16 Draw Held

Record FA cup champions, Asante Kotoko have been paired against lower division side, Storm Academy in Mpraeso for the round of 16 MTN FA cup clash.


Kotoko is looking to reclaim the trophy they lost last season to Medeama SC in the 2014 final at the Essipong stadium.


Divion One side, Samartex FC, who eliminated Hearts of Oak on penalties, have another premier league opponent hurdle to jump as they have been paired against the LAtif Blessing led Liberty Professionals.


The match will be played in Samreboi and the Division One side will be hoping for a repeat of last season’s heroics where they ousted the Dansoman-based side.


Ghana Premier League leaders, Wa Alll Stars will host Mighty Royals as Elmina Sharks face True Democracy.


Matches will be played from Wednesday 11 May to Sunday 15 May, 2016.


MTN FA Cup Round of 16 fixtures:


Storm Academy Mpraeso vrs Asante Kotoko


Wa All Stars Vrs Mighty Royals


RTU vrs Bechem United


Wa Rockets vrs Asokwa Deportivo


Elmina Sharks vrs True Democracy


Okwahu United vrs Hasaacas


WAFA SC vrs Emmanuel FC







Samartax vrs Liberty Professionals




MTN FA Cup Round of 16 Draw Held