Chairman of the MTN FA Cup Committee, Mr. Wilson Arthur has revealed the cash price that will be given to the winner of the competition including the breakdown heading into the final this weekend.
Nsoatreman FC and Bofoakwa Tano FC will battle it out against each other for the coveted trophy this Sunday after an impressive run from both sides en route to the final.
The winner of the league cup will have the opportunity to represent the country in the CAF Confederations Cup in the 2024/25 football season.
Speaking ahead of the final, Wilson Arthur confirmed the winner will take home Ghc80,000 upfront including another Ghc100,000 package to support their Africa campaign- and thus a total of Ghc180,000. He told Akoma FM in Kumasi;
"The winner of this year's FA Cup will earn Gh 80000, plus an additional Gh 100000, to help them prepare for the Caf Confederation Cup."
"We are still in talks with the FA and the government to get greater funding for the club so it can perform so well in Africa."
The final is slated for Sunday, June 23, at the University of Ghana Stadium at 18:00GMT.
The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has expressed his confidence in the Black Stars following their recent performances in the June 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Black Stars achieved victories over Mali and the Central African Republic in the third and fourth matches of the tournament hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Under the guidance of Otto Addo, the team made a remarkable comeback to defeat Mali 2-1 in Bamako earlier this month. Three days later, they secured a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
These successes have not only improved Ghana's chances of qualifying for the World Cup but also boosted their position in the FIFA rankings, both globally and within Africa.
Speaking at the launch of the Democracy Cup, Bagbin said, “I'm very, very convinced. It takes time to gel. And so when you get them together like this, there's some difficulty in getting synchronization and telepathy.”
Ghana is now second in Group I of the World Cup qualifiers with nine points, tied with Comoros but behind based on goal difference.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will flourish under Otto Addo's leadership, following their recent victories in the World Cup qualifiers.
The Black Stars triumphed over Mali and the Central African Republic in the third and fourth matches of the tournament, hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Under Otto Addo's guidance, the team staged a comeback to defeat Mali 2-1 in Bamako earlier this month. Three days later, they secured a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
These victories have not only improved Ghana's chances of qualifying for the World Cup but also boosted their standings in both the FIFA global rankings and the African rankings.
“It takes time for the team to settle and gel. And you realize the names that you are mentioning, they didn't achieve it in a day,” Bagbin said at the launch of the Democracy Cup.
“It took a long group of them from the youth growing together to become the stars. So please, let's have patience and be tolerant.
“Let’s encourage and support the technical team, and everybody. Ghana will once again rise up to the glory of God.”
The upcoming FA Cup final between Nsoatreman and Bofoakwa Tano is poised to be an extraordinary event, according to FA Cup Chairman Wilson Arthur. Emphasizing the significance of the match, Arthur labeled the FA Cup final as Ghana's premier sporting event.
In a ceremony on Thursday, June 20, 2024, the organizing committee, along with officials from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and MTN, presented the prestigious trophy to the pro-vice chancellor and leaders of the University of Ghana community. The trophy tour also made stops at other key departments on the campus.
Discussing the much-anticipated match, Arthur stated, "Everything is set for the grand finale of the 2023/24 MTN FA Cup competition, where Nsoatreman will face off against Bofoakwa Tano. It's important to note that every MTN FA Cup final is a unique game. You may have seen these teams in the league or in friendly matches, but the FA Cup is a different story."
Arthur further emphasized the event's significance by saying, "Being the biggest sporting event in Ghana, I assure you that this final, which will take place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, will not be any different. It will be special, it will be very special."
The University of Ghana Sports Stadium is ready to host the highly anticipated FA Cup match between the two teams this Sunday at 6 p.m.
Gideon Mensah has praised Otto Addo as one of the best coaches he has worked with at the Black Stars. Mensah, who currently plays for AJ Auxerre, has experienced Addo's coaching both during his time as an assistant to Milovan Rajevac and later as the head coach who led the team to the 2022 World Cup. Addo has now returned as the main coach.
Mensah has high regard for Addo's tactical approach, stating, "For me, I think he's one of the best that I've worked with in the national team in terms of the tactics and how he wants the team to play."
Reflecting on Addo's deep understanding of the game and his connection to the national team, Mensah added, “Obviously, he's always played in the national team before, so he knows what Ghanaians expect and what the team also wants."
Mensah also believes that Addo's return signifies thoughtful reflection and a commitment to improvement: "But I think coming back again shows that he's sat down and thought about what was not right, what was good, what to do next, and what to improve on."
Augustine Arhinful, a former Ghana international, has urged Black Stars coach Otto Addo to make it a point in improving the team's performances in the first half during matches.
