The preliminary round of the 2026/27 MTN FA Cup delivered an exciting weekend of football, with surprise results, convincing victories and several penalty shootouts across the country from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Friday’s action featured ten matches, with Yapei FC recording one of the day’s notable results by beating Real Tamale United 2-1 away from home. Tamale City FC secured a narrow 1-0 win over Wa Power Sporting Club, while Droman United FC defeated Katakyie Stars FC 2-0.

Kumasi King Faisal FC advanced after overcoming Pro-Sports Academy 9-8 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw. Victory Club Warriors FC also claimed a 2-0 victory over Techiman Eleven Wonders FC, while Future Stars FC edged Citi Football Academy 1-0.

Nsuopun Fidelity FC registered the biggest win of the day, crushing Bhog Football Club 7-1. Fiaseman United FC defeated Bis Paradise SC 2-1, while 7th Wave FC beat A5 Rences FC 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Okwahu United also needed penalties to progress, defeating Oda Kotoku Royals FC 5-4 following a goalless stalemate.

Saturday, October 24 Results

Saturday featured 14 matches, with several teams securing their places in the next round through comfortable wins and penalty shootouts.

Sankara Nationals defeated Yelzoli FC 2-0, Adom Football Club beat Benab FC 1-0, and Bulls Football Club Zuarungu claimed a 2-1 victory over Bolga Soccer Masters FC. Kalibi Sporting Club recorded a 1-0 win against Hilla Stars FC, while New Edubiase FC defeated Fast Track FC 2-0.

K.A.C Soccer Academy FC advanced after beating FOSA FC 6-5 on penalties, while Sekondi Rospak FC produced an impressive display to thrash Ebiemo Nzema FC 5-1.

True Democracy FC defeated Exulted FC 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Accra Elite Academy also progressed through a shootout, beating True Life FC 3-2 on penalties after the teams had drawn 2-2.

FC Nania secured a 2-0 win over Hakla FC, while Inter Allies FC overcame Koforidua Semper Fi 4-2 on penalties.

Golden Warriors FC recorded Saturday’s biggest victory, hammering Asenema Akuapem Wait & See SC 8-0. WAFA also enjoyed a comfortable afternoon, beating Shalom FC 3-0, while Dynamo FC-Ho defeated New Way Escalate SC 4-2.

Sunday, October 25 Results

The preliminary round concluded on Sunday with 15 matches, bringing another round of closely contested games and emphatic victories.

Sombo Freedom Stars FC beat Wa Sore Nante SC 3-1, while Pac Academy FC defeated Aruna Yorktown FC by the same scoreline. Ebony FC advanced after beating Nations Football Club 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Bectero Sasana FC also progressed with a narrow 1-0 victory over Wamanafo Mighty Royals FC.

Elmina Sharks FC edged Soccer Intellectuals FC 3-2, while Berekum City FC defeated Liberty Stars 4-3 on penalties. Fettehman United FC secured a 2-0 win over Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs, and Betenase United FC recorded one of Sunday’s biggest results with a 6-0 thrashing of Genesis Essaman United.

Jema Marvelous FC claimed a 1-0 victory over Pro Players Academy, while Sefwi All Stars FC beat Skyy FC Daboase 4-3 on penalties after a 3-3 draw.

Golden Kick FC also advanced through a shootout, defeating Attram De Visser SC 4-3 on penalties. Accra Lions FC beat John Paintsil FC 2-0, while FC Armour secured a convincing 4-0 win over 4Eva Yung Hills FC.

Home Stars FC overcame Dzemeni Maranatha FC 5-2 on penalties, and Yadzo Oti Warriors FC defeated Nukunu FC 4-2 on penalties to complete the list of Sunday’s winners.

The teams that progressed from the preliminary round will advance to the Round of 64 of the 2026/27 MTN FA Cup.