2021–22 Ghanaian FA Cup
The 2021–22 Ghanaian FA Cup (also called the MTN FA Cup for sponsorship reasons) is the 42nd edition of the Ghanaian FA Cup, the knockout football competition of Ghana.[1][2] Accra Hearts of Oak are the defending Champions.[3]
| Country |  Ghana |
|---|---|
| Teams | 110 (all) |
| Defending champions | Accra Hearts of Oak |
2022-2023 → | |
Format
A total of 110 clubs consisting of 18 Premier League Clubs, 48 Division One League Clubs and 44 Division Two League Clubs from the Regional Football Associations would participate the competition.
The preliminary round stage of the cup would be played between the 48 Division One Clubs and 44 Division Two clubs totalling 92 clubs across the country. The Winners of the preliminary round will progress to the round of 64 where they would be drawn against the 18 Premier League clubs.
The Winner of the MTN FA Cup shall represent Ghana in the 2022–23 CAF Confederation Cup.
Sponsorship
In June 2021, MTN renewed their sponsorship for the competition for three extra years with 4 million Ghana cedis with focus on the 2022 Ghanaian FA Cup.[4] Star times also is set to contribute $200,000 as part of their full $1,000,000.00 for the entire 2021–22 football season for the second year of the sponsorship deal with the Ghana Football Association.[5]
Preliminary Round
The draw for the preliminary round was made on 25 November 2021.[6]
| 30 November 2021 | Bolga FC (3) | 1–0 | Bolga Soccer Stars (3) | Bolgatanga |
| GMT | Stadium: Bolga Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Joshua Tengzie |
| 30 November 2021 | Sombo Freedom Stars (3) | 4–0 | Ziko Babies (3) | Wa |
| GMT | Stadium: Wa Sports Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Siela Mahama Adam |
| 30 November 2021 | Pro Players Academy (3) | 2–1 | New Edubiase United (2) | Kumasi |
| GMT | Stadium: Wesco Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Foster Barstiours |
| 30 November 2021 | Sekondi Eleven Wise FC (3) | 3–1 | Nkwantaman FC (3) | Sekondi |
| GMT | Stadium: Gyandu Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Eric Kornie |
| 30 November 2021 | Koforidua Suhyen (3) | 2–1 | Okwawu United (3) | Tafo |
| GMT | Stadium: Old Tafo Royals Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Emmanuel Graham |
| 30 November 2021 | Jinijini Eagle Soccer Academy (3) | 2–1 | Dumasua Delsanco FC (3) | Berekum |
| GMT | Stadium: Berekum Golden City Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Abdul Rasheedadamu |
| 1 December 2021 | Heart of Lions FC (2) | 1–0 | Home Stars FC (3) | Kpandu |
| GMT | Stadium: Kpando Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Bright Apamenyo |
| 1 December 2021 | Bis Paradise (3) | 1–5 | Nzema Kotoko FC (2) | Sekondi |
| GMT | Stadium: Gyandu Park Attendance: 0 Referee: George Amoah |
| 1 December 2021 | Aboi Young Stars FC (3) | 2–0 | Akropongman United (3) | Tarkwa |
| GMT | Stadium: Samartex Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Guggisberg Amoyao |
| 1 December 2021 | Sene Horspurs FC (3) | 3–2 | Nkoranza Warriors (2) | Yeji |
| GMT | Stadium: Yeji Town Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Yahya Ibrahim |
| 1 December 2021 | Brong Ahafo United (2) | 0–1 | Bofoakwa Tano FC (2) | Brong-Ahafo |
| GMT | Stadium: Twumasi Sports Complex Attendance: 0 Referee: David Adanney |
| 1 December 2021 | Allakoso FC (3) | 0–1 | Nsoatreman FC (2) | Techiman |
| GMT | Stadium: Ohene Ameyaw Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Samuel Yeboah |
| 1 December 2021 | Wamanafo Mighty Royals (2) | 1–2 | Unity FC (2) | Dormaa Ahenkro |
| GMT | Stadium: Agyeman Badu Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Mahammed Zakara |
| 1 December 2021 | Berekum Arsenal (2) | 1–0 | Baffour Soccer Academy (2) | Berekum |
| GMT | Stadium: Berekum Golden City Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Joshua Kweku Ansah |
| 1 December 2021 | Steadfast FC (2) | 3–0 | Tamale Soccer Angels (3) | Tamale |
| GMT | Stadium: Tamale Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Alhassan Abdul Rashid |
| 1 December 2021 | STK Stars (3) | 0–2 | Tamale City FC (2) | Wa |
| GMT | Stadium: Wa Sports Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Gilbert Amoah Ayariga |
| 1 December 2021 | Wa Yaasin Juniors (2) | 3–2 | Adansi United (3) | Techiman |
| GMT | Stadium: Ohene Ameyaw Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Umar Sadiq |
| 1 December 2021 | Wassaman United (2) | 1–1 (4-5 p) | Asokwa Deportivo FC (2) | Ejisu |
| GMT | Stadium: Okese Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Umar Sadiq |
References
- "History of Ghana National FA Cup". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- Association, Ghana Football. "MTN FA Cup". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- "Hearts of Oak beats Ashgold on penalties to win MTN FA Cup". GhanaWeb. 2021-08-08. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
- Association, Ghana Football. "FA Cup competition takes new shape as MTN renews sponsorship for three seasons with over 4 million cedis". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- Association, Ghana Football. "GFA announce breakdown of Star Times sponsorship fees". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- "MTN FA CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND KICKS OFF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30". Ghana Football Association. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2021-11-27.