Accra Hearts of Oak secured their place in the next round of the MTN FA Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Home Stars FC at the Accra Sports Stadium.
After a goalless and tightly contested first half, the Phobians broke the deadlock when Mawuli Wayo dazzled his marker with a skillful dummy before calmly slotting the ball home.
Asamoah Boateng extended the lead with a well-timed strike, and Enock Asuobonteng sealed the emphatic win with a third goal, capping off a dominant second-half performance.
Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko overcame a spirited challenge from Division Two side Acceler8 FC to secure a 2-0 win at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Kwame Opoku continued his fine form, breaking the deadlock in the 43rd minute. Henry Ansu added a second deep into stoppage time, finding the net in the 97th minute to confirm Kotoko's progression.
Elsewhere, Dreams FC suffered a shocking exit from the competition, losing to lower-tier side True Democracy FC.
In another upset on Friday night, Kotoku Shining Stars were eliminated by Attram De Visser Academy, highlighting the unpredictability of this year’s FA Cup tournament.
