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Asante Kotoko wins 2024/25 MTN FA Cup in dramatic fashion
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Asante Kotoko wins 2024/25 MTN FA Cup in dramatic fashion

Asante Kotoko has claimed their 10th MTN FA Cup title after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Golden Kick in the final at the University of Ghana Stadium. The Porcupine Warriors scored a last-gasp penalty, converted by Ghanaian international Kwame Opoku in injury time, to secure the win. The match got off to a promising start for Asante Kotoko, with Kwame Opoku getting on the end of a well-delivered free kick from Lord Amoah to open the scoring in the 17th minute. However, Golden Kick responded strongly, and Bless Ege leveled the scores with a sumptuous free kick in the 32nd minute. The second half was intense and physical, with both teams creating chances and swinging the game from one end of the pitch to the other. As the match approached its climax, the tension mounted, and it seemed l...
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University of Ghana Stadium to host MTN FA Cup final
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University of Ghana Stadium to host MTN FA Cup final

The 2024/25 MTN FA Cup final is set to take place at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The final match will be between the winners of two semifinal matches: Berekum Chelsea vs. Asante Kotoko and Attram De Visser vs. Golden Kick. Among the four semifinalists, only Asante Kotoko have previously won the competition with their last FA Cup win dating back to 2017, when they defeated arch rivals Accra Hearts of Oak 3-1 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale. Berekum Chelsea are chasing their first MTN FA Cup trophy and will rely on the expertise of their head coach, Samuel Boadu, who won the competition twice as Hearts of Oak's coach in the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Meanwhile, Attram De Visser and Golden Kick, both from Zone Three of the Access Bank Division...
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MTN FA Cup Round of 16: Golden Kick stun Hearts of Oak to book quarterfinal spot
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MTN FA Cup Round of 16: Golden Kick stun Hearts of Oak to book quarterfinal spot

Accra Hearts of Oak were thrown out of this year's MTN FA Cup by Division One League side Golden Kick FC in the Round of 16. After the regulation time ended goalless, Golden Kick FC maintained their calm during the penalty shootouts to edge the 12-time winners, Hearts of Oak, 4-3 to progress to the quarterfinals Hearts of Oak played the majority of the second half with a man down after Theophilus Collison was sent off, which hampered their chances of winning the game. In other matches, Division One side Attram De Visser stunned Premier League opponents Bibiani Gold Stars to advance to the quarterfinals. After regulation time ended scoreless, Attram De Visser won the penalty shootouts 4-3 to edge Bibiani Gold Stars, who are second on the league table. Another shock in the Rou...
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Asante Kotoko progress to next stage of MTN FA Cup
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Asante Kotoko progress to next stage of MTN FA Cup

Asante Kotoko are in the round of 16 of the MTN FA Cup after beating Kumasi based division two side, Acceler8z FC 2:0 in their round of 32 encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium. Two goals from Kwame Poku and Henry Ansu in either half was all the Porcupine Warriors needed to secure a place in the next stage of the competition. As nine times champions and a premier league side, many fans expected Kotoko to run over their opponents, but they needed additional time to put the game to bed in a match full of suspense. Despite going ahead in the 42nd minute, Kotoko struggled to put the game beyond a team in the wilderness, leaving their fans to sit on tenterhooks for most part of the match until Ansu dashed any hope of a come-back for their opponents six minutes into injury time. The fir...
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MTN FA R32: Hearts, Kotoko cruise into round of 16 after impressive wins
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MTN FA R32: Hearts, Kotoko cruise into round of 16 after impressive wins

 The Round 32 of the 2024-25 MTN FA Cup took a centre stage this weekend, with some intriguing outcomes at various match venues. Accra Hearts of Oak, the record FA Cup holders, advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Division One  side Home Stars 3-0 at Legon Sports Stadium. Enoch Asubonteng, Mawuli Wayo, and Martin Karikari each scored a goal in the second half to give the Phobians a decisive victory over their opponents. It was the Phobians' fourth consecutive win in all competitions, as they aim for the Ghana Premier League trophy and the FA Cup this season. Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Division Two club Accler8z FC 2-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.   Ansu Henry and Kwame Poku both scored a goal to help the Porcupine Warriors advance to the next round. T...
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Hearts of Oak and Kotoko advance to Round of 32 in MTN FA Cup
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Hearts of Oak and Kotoko advance to Round of 32 in MTN FA Cup

Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko have booked their places in the Round of 32 of the 2024/25 MTN FA Cup after securing impressive victories in their respective matches. Asante Kotoko defeated Future Stars 2-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, thanks to a second-half brace from Albert Amoah. After a goalless first half, Amoah broke the deadlock in the 65th minute, finishing off a precise through ball from Dauda Saaka He sealed the win in the 86th minute with a thunderous strike into the top corner. Meanwhile, in Accra, Hearts of Oak cruised past Immigration FC with a commanding 4-0 win. A brace from Mawuli Wayo, and goals from Martin Karikari, and Stephen Appiah Asare ensured a comfortable progression for the Phobians. Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kot...
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