By Simon Asare, GNA
Accra, March 16, GNA – The semi-final pairings of the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup have been confirmed, setting up two compelling showdowns after an action-packed weekend of quarter-final drama across the country.
Medeama SC, Dreams FC, Aduana FC and Nations FC all secured their places in the last four, with each team navigating tense and fiercely contested quarter-final encounters.
Medeama vs Dreams FC
Medeama SC booked their semi-final spot with a 3–0 extra-time victory over Attram De Visser FC, thanks to a sensational hat-trick from youngster Kelvin Nkrumah. After 90 minutes ended goalless, Nkrumah took charge in extra time, scoring in the 109th, 112th and 114th minutes to send the Mauve and Yellow through.
They now face Dreams FC, who advanced after a dramatic 4–3 penalty shootout win over Heart of Lions in Cape Coast.
Dreams FC were forced to dig deep after falling behind to a Seedorf Asante strike before Suraj Seidu rescued them with a last‑minute equaliser.
Dreams FC held their nerve in the shootout to progress.
The matchup now pits Medeama against a Dreams FC side who would be hoping to book a place in the final.
Nations FC vs Aduana FC
In the other semi-final encounter, surprise contenders Nations FC would face two-time Ghana Premier League champions Aduana FC.
Nations FC edged Berekum Chelsea 4–3 on penalties after a tense goalless draw that stretched through 120 minutes.
Despite impressive performances from Chelsea’s Samuel Tenedu and Mohammed Siedu, Nations kept their composure in the shootout to reach their first-ever FA Cup semi-final.
Aduana FC sealed their last-four spot with a commanding 3–0 win over Techiman Liberty Youth at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.
Goals from Daouda Ben Sidibe, Alex Boakye and Emanuel Marfo ensured a comfortable passage for Aduana FC, who remain on track for a possible domestic double as they also continue to push for this season’s Premier League title.
Dates and venues for the two semi-final fixtures are expected to be announced by the GFA in the coming days.
GNA
Kenneth Odeng Adade