MTN FA Cup semis Sunday

The MTN FA Cup bounces back with full force on Sunday with an innovative semi-final double-header at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.

This is the first time two FA Cup semi-finals are being played at the same venue in one day, courtesy the FA Cup Committee (FACC).

The two games promise to be interesting since they are straight fights between two Premier League clubs, Liberty Professionals and Bechem United, and ambitious Division One sides, Okwawu United and Wa Rockets.

Liberty will battle former Premier League campaigners, Okwahu United, who eliminated Dreams FC and WAFA in the previous rounds, in a titanic clash, while Bechem United also engage Wa Rockets in another interesting duel.

Okwawu United qualified for the semi-finals by beating WAFA 1-0 in extra time, while Dansoman-based Liberty Professionals defeated Elmina Sharks 3-0 at Dansoman to advance to the last four.

Bechem United, on the other hand, caused an upset when they eliminated Asante Kotoko 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 scoreline in regulation time, while Wa Rockets also shocked Wa All Stars 1-0 in their local derby.

The four semi-finalists will receive GH¢5,000 each as participation fees. The grand finale will be played at the new  Cape Coast Stadium.