Accra: The Round of 32 of the 2024-25 MTN FA Cup unfolded over the weekend, producing significant results across various match venues. Accra Hearts of Oak, the record holders of the FA Cup, secured their spot in the round of 16 with a 3-0 victory against Division One side Home Stars at Legon Sports Stadium. Enoch Asubonteng, Mawuli Wayo, and Martin Karikari each found the net in the second half, ensuring a decisive win for the Phobians. This marks their fourth consecutive win across all competitions, as they continue to pursue both the Ghana Premier League trophy and the FA Cup this season.
According to Ghana News Agency, Kumasi Asante Kotoko also progressed to the next round by defeating Division Two club Accler8z FC 2-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday. Ansu Henry and Kwame Poku each contributed a goal, propelling the Porcupine Warriors into the round of 16. Meanwhile, True Democracy delivered one of the more unexpected outcomes of the Round of 32 by upsetting previous FA Cup winners Dreams FC 1-0 at the Nii Adjei Okraku II Sports Complex. This defeat was particularly bitter for Dreams FC, who had secured qualification for the 2022-23 CAF Confederations Cup group stages.
Division 1 team Attram Di Visser earned their place in the next round after a 3-1 victory at Tuba Park in Kasoa. Medeama SC narrowly avoided a surprising exit, overcoming Nsuopon 4-2 on penalties at Nsenkyire Arena. Although Nsoupon initially took the lead, former FA Cup winners Medeama managed to equalize through Sadat, eventually prevailing in the penalty shootout.
In other results from the Round of 32, Liberty Youth progressed with a 4-2 penalty win over Dormaa Unity after a goalless draw, while Nania ousted Accra Lions 5-3 on penalties following another scoreless match. Northern City triumphed over Wa Power 5-4 on penalties after a 3-3 draw, and Golden Kick edged out Danbort 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
