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]
Tournament details | |
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Country | Ghana |
Teams | 110 (all) |
Defending champions | Accra Hearts of Oak |
Final positions | |
Champions | Accra Hearts of Oak |
Runner-up | Bechem United |
Format
editA 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
editIn 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
editThe draw for the preliminary round was made on 25 November 2021. Only second tier and third tier teams joined the round, as the Premier League teams received a bye from the round.[6]
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References
edit- ^ "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.