Ghana Premier League leaders Aduana FC carried their form into the 2022/23 MTN FA Cup by defeating 9-time champions Asante Kotoko 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.
A penalty converted by winger Sam Adams on the hour mark decided the Round of 16 topliner at Nana Agyeman Badu (NAB) I Stadium in Dormaa.
At the Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese, King Faisal overcame Steadfast FC 1-0 thanks to a goal by Abdul Latif.
Nsoatreman FC rallied from 2-0 down at home against Debibi United to draw after 90 minutes and proceeded to win the tie 7-6 on penalties.
Another all-Premier League tie saw Real Tamale United defeat FC Samartex 2-1 at Aliu Mahama Stadium.
Manaf Umar scored both goals for the ‘Pride of the North’ while on-loan winger Ebenezer Ackahbi got the consolation goal for the visitors – his first for his new club.
Legon Cities had to book their spot in the last-8 through a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Volta Rangers after being held 1-1 in regulation time at El-Wak Stadium. The Royals took the lead in the 25th minute through Kwabena Adu Meider. However, the visitors from Division One capitalized on a defensive blunder to level in the 54th minute and forced the tie into penalties.
At the Robert Mensah Stadium, an Enock Affram penalty in the 55th minute ensured Ebusua Dwarfs eliminated GPL side Kotoku Royals with a 1-0 victory.
Skyy FC stunned Accra Lions with a goal in stoppage time to win 2-1 despite going behind first at Kpando Park.
Earlier on Saturday, Dreams FC booked the first quarterfinal ticket by hammering Liberty Professionals 3-0 at Dawu Park.
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Round of 16 Results Summary:
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Saturday, February 25, 2023
Dreams FC 3-0 Liberty Professionals | Dawu Park
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Sunday, February 26, 2023
Aduana FC 1-0 Asante Kotoko | Nana Agyeman Badu (NAB) I Stadium (ON TV)
King Faisal 1-0 Steadfast FC | Kwame Kyei Sports Complex
Nsoatreman FC 2-2 (7-6 PKs) Debibi United | Nana Amoah Koramansah II Park
Real Tamale United 2-1 FC Samartex | Aliu Mahama Stadium
Legon Cities 1-1 (4-3 PKs) Volta Rangers | El-Wak Stadium
Ebusua Dwarfs 1-0 Kotoku Royals | Robert Mensah Stadium
Heart of Lions 1-2 Skyy FC | Kpando Park
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Quarterfinals line-up:
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Northern Zone
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Aduana FC, King Faisal, Nsoatreman FC, Real Tamale United
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Southern Zone
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Dreams FC, Legon Cities, Ebusua Dwarfs, Skyy FC
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