Dreams FC play Susubribi SC in MTN FA Cup Round of 64
MTN FA Cup reigning champions, Dreams FC, will open their title defence against Susubribi SC at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu in the Round of 64 of the 2023/24 season.
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This was one of the interesting fixtures which emerged from the Round of 64 draw conducted yesterday at the secretariat of the Ghana Football Association in Accra.
Another interesting fixture of the draw was Kumasi Asante Kotoko being drawn against Nations FC to be honoured at the Baba Yara Stadium
All 32 matches in this round will be played from Tuesday, November 28 to Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Draw
As has been adopted in recent times, the draw was held on regional basis by the FA Cup Committee to cut down cost for the clubs.
Some of the other interesting match-ups are the clash of two former FA Cup champions, Accra Hearts of Oak and Nania FC, to be played at the Accra Stadium, as well as Legon Cities FC versus Accra Lions, for a spot in the next round of the competition.
Great Olympics will host Golden Kicks also to be played at the Accra Stadium.
Topliner, derbies
The cracker of the Round of 64 duels is the regional derby between Aduana Stars and Berekum Chelsea at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park at Dormaa.
Also facing off in another regional showdown are the fixtures between Berekum City and Techiman Liberty FC, Elmina Sharks versus Young Redbulls, Heart of Lions against Akatsi All Stars as well as Steadfast FC versus Karela United FC.
Other fixtures will see Kasalgu Arrow Heads engage Northern City, Awarey Stars versus Real Tamale United, Young Apostles against Victory Club Warriors FC, Bofoakwa Tano host Sunyani Oxford while Nsoatreman FC face Maana SC.
The rest are Hilla Stars clashing with Wa Power FC, Namoro FC against King Faisal, New Edubiase versus Pac Academy, Kotoku Royals host Swedru All Stars, Gold Stars versus Rospak FC, Fijai United and Nzema Kotoko, Na God face Vision FC while Skyy FC host Samartex.
All venues and kick-off times for the matches in this round will be confirmed and announced later by the MTN FA Cup committee.
Here’s how the teams are paired for the MTN FA Cup Round of 64 #ObiaNy3Obiara pic.twitter.com/Z8ah2EWUB3
— MTN FA CUP (@MTNFACupGH) November 15, 2023