MTN FA Cup: Kotoko to Play Aduana Stars in Round of 16
Asante Kotoko Sporting Club have been drawn against Aduana Stars FC in the Round of 16 of the 2025–2026 MTN FA Cup.
The draw took place on Tuesday, January 27, with FA Cup Committee member Frank Nelson Nwokolo and chairman Wilson Arthur overseeing proceedings. The fixture is scheduled for February 8 at the Baba Yara Stadium, with Kotoko aiming to defend the title they won last season.
Kotoko secured the 2024–2025 FA Cup after beating Division One side Golden Kick 2–1, with Kwame Opoku converting a penalty to clinch the victory.
The winners of the FA Cup qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup. Kotoko participated in the Confederation Cup but were eliminated in the second round by Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club, losing 6–1 on aggregate.
In the Ghana Premier League standings at the time of the draw, Kotoko sit third with 35 points, while Aduana Stars are second, level on points.
The clash between the two top teams is expected to be a high-stakes encounter as Kotoko seek to maintain their FA Cup dominance and Aduana Stars look to progress in the competition.
