The preliminary round of the 2026/27 MTN FA Cup is set to kick off on Friday, October 23, 2026.

A total of 46 matches have been lined up across four days from Friday to Monday, with matches scheduled at various centres across the country.

Friday, October 23, 2026 - 8 matches

Action begins on Friday with eight fixtures. The highlight of the day is the Northern derby as Tamale City FC host Wa Powers SC at 10am at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

At 3pm, Real Tamale United will face Yapei United at the same venue, while Bectero Sasana FC host Wamanafo Mighty Royals at the Sunyani Coronation Park.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 18 matches

Nine matches will be played on Saturday. Zone One A leaders Sankara Nationals host Yalzoli FC at the Yendi Youth Resource Center, while Ebony FC take on Nations FC at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Sports Complex.

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