The preliminary Round of the 2026/27 MTN FA Cup has been announced following the draw held on Tuesday.
The Preliminary Round involves Division One and Division Two League clubs, with the 18 Ghana Premier League clubs exempted and scheduled to enter at the Round of 64.
Top Eye-Catchers
Victory Club Warriors FC vs Eleven Wonders FC – Group 1: A big Bono derby. Two former Ghana Premier League sides. Victory Club Warriors have invested heavily this season, while Eleven Wonders are desperate to return to the top flight. This is a final before the final.
Real Tamale United vs Yapei United – Group 2: A classic Northern derby. RTU, former Premier League campaigners with a huge fan base in Tamale, against Yapei. Bragging rights in the North are at stake.
Tamale City FC vs Wa Power SC – Group 2. Another blockbuster from the North. Two of the strongest Division One sides last season. Tamale City just missed Premier League promotion, and Wa Power SC have been a surprise package. Very tight game.
Okwawu United FC vs Kotoku Royals FC – Group 9 Eastern Region derby of ex- Premier League clubs. Okwawu United, with their massive following, host Kotoku Royals. Two clubs with Premier League pedigree – this could have been a Premier League game two seasons ago.
King Faisal FC vs Pro Sports Academy – Group 5: King Faisal, one of the most storied clubs in Ghana football, starts their FA Cup journey against the ambitious Pro Sports Academy. Faisal will be favourites, but cups are tricky.
Ebony FC vs Nations FC – Group 5: Huge test for Ebony FC against Nations FC.
Great Olympics FC vs Msk Zilina FC – Group 8. The Dade Boys are back in the FA Cup. Great Olympics, relegated from the Premier League last season, face the highly-rated Africa Academy side Msk Zilina. A clash of experience vs youthful talent.
Accra Lions FC vs John Paintsil FC – Group 8: Another former Premier League side, Accra Lions, against John Paintsil FC. Lions have been impressive in youth development and will want to make a statement.
Sefwi All Stars FC vs Skyy FC – Group 7 Western Region derby. Sefwi All Stars at home to Skyy FC, who were in the Premier League just two seasons ago. All Stars will have home advantage in Sefwi.
Golden Kick SC vs Attram De Visser – Group 8: A repeat of last season’s MTN FA Cup fairy-tale run? Golden Kick SC reached the final last year, and Attram De Visser are also known for their academy strength.
Credit: GFA MEDIA
