The Round of 32 in the MTN FA Cup delivered drama and surprises, with record champions Hearts of Oak showcasing their dominance while defending champions Nsoatreman FC and former winners Dreams FC suffered early exits.
Hearts of Oak reminded everyone of their pedigree with a commanding 3-0 victory over Home Stars at the University of Ghana Stadium.
Goals from Mawuli Wayo, Enoch Asubonteng, and Asamoah Boateng secured their place in the next round as they chase a 12th FA Cup title.
Asante Kotoko, nine-time winners of the competition, navigated a tricky tie against Acceler8x FC at the Baba Yara Stadium, winning 2-0.
Kwame Poku’s first-half penalty and Ansu Henry’s late strike ensured their progression as they seek to end a seven-year FA Cup drought.
Defending champions Nsoatreman FC were eliminated heartbreakingly, losing 4-3 on penalties to Young Apostles after a goalless draw.
Medeama SC, however, avoided a similar fate, edging Nsuoun Fidelity 4-2 on penalties after their 1-1 draw.
The biggest shock came from True Democracy FC, who stunned Dreams FC 1-0.
Dreams, champions just two seasons ago, failed to find a response and exited the competition in disappointment.
The competition heats up as the remaining teams await the Round of 16 draw.
Results
- Attram De Visser 3-1 Kotoku Shining Stars
- Northern City 3-3 WA Power (Northern City won 5-4 on penalties)
- Dormaa Unity FC 0-0 Techiman Liberty Youth (Techiman Liberty Youth won 4-2 on penalties)
- Accra Lions 0-0 FC Nania (FC Nania won 5-3 on penalties)
- Nsouon Fidelity 1-1 Medeama SC (Medeama won 4-2 on penalties)
- Nsoatreman FC 0-0 Young Apostles (Young Apostles won 4-3 on penalties)
- PAC Academy 2-1 King Faisal
- Golden Kick 2-2 Danbort FC (Golden Kick won 5-4 on penalties)
- Debibi United 1-1 Berekum Chelsea (Berekum Chelsea won 4-2 on penalties)
- Acceler8z FC 0-2 Asante Kotoko
- Bechem United 1-0 Nations FC
- Basake Holy Stars 0-1 Bibiani Goldstars
- Cape Coast Dwarfs 1-1 Sekondi Eleven Wise (Sekondi Eleven Wise won 4-3 on penalties)
- Hearts of Oak 3-0 Home Stars
- True Democracy 1-0 Dreams FC
- Karela United 4-1 TF Exponential
