Ghanaian legend and Nania FC owner, Abedi Ayew Pele has explained why they didn't celebrate despite the precious win over Hearts of Oak last Wednesday.
The 2023/24 Ghana FA Cup commenced this midweek with some expected and surprising outcomes produced in the first round.
Nine-time champions Asante Kotoko kicked off the competition last Tuesday with an emphatic 4-2 win over regional rivals Nations FC to advance to the next stage.
Fast-forward on Wednesday, grand masters Hearts of Oak at Pobiman, surprisingly got eliminated by 2011 winners Nania FC via penalty shootouts.
Berekum Chelsea on the other hand, also exhibited a gallant performance to humble Aduana Stars by 1-2 in Dormaa to join the only seven topflight clubs to advance to round 32.
Clubs like Nsoatreman FC, Bofoakwa Tano, Legon Cities, Great Olympics have all sailed through.
However, Medeama SC and Dreams FC have been excused due to special reasons and will have to honour their matches later.
Full round 64 results below:
Aspiring chairman of the Ellembelle District Football Association (EDFA), Emmanuel Kwofie (Donzy) has stated that the dwindling fortunes of football in the area is affecting the development of the game.
Twelve-time winners Hearts of Oak have astonishingly been evicted from the FA Cup by lower-division side Nania FC in the first round of the competition via penalty shootouts after a goalless draw in regulation time.
Uganda international Steven Desse Mukwala conveyed his elation after playing a pivotal role in Asante Kotoko's triumph over Nations FC in the Round of 64 of the FA Cup competition.
Nations FC tactician Kasim Ocansey Mingle offered his insights into his team's defeat against Asante Kotoko in the Round of 64 of the FA Cup, attributing the loss to officiating decisions.
