The 2021–22 Ghanaian FA Cup (also called the MTN FA Cup for sponsorship reasons) is the 42nd edition of the

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, the knockout

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competition of

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are the defending Champions.

Format

A total of 110 clubs consisting of 18

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Clubs, 48 Division One League Clubs and 44 Division Two League Clubs from the Regional Football Associations would participate the competition. The preliminary round stage of the cup would be played between the 48 Division One Clubs and 44 Division Two clubs totalling 92 clubs across the country. The Winners of the preliminary round will progress to the round of 64 where they would be drawn against the 18 Premier League clubs. The Winner of the MTN FA Cup shall represent Ghana in the

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Sponsorship

In June 2021, MTN renewed their sponsorship for the competition for three extra years with 4 million Ghana cedis with focus on the 2022 Ghanaian FA Cup. Star times also is set to contribute $200,000 as part of their full $1,000,000.00 for the entire 2021–22 football season for the second year of the sponsorship deal with the Ghana Football Association.

Preliminary round

The draw for the preliminary round was made on 25 November 2021. Only second tier and third tier teams joined the round, as the Premier League teams received a bye from the round.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:2021-22 Ghanaian FA Cup 2022 in Ghanaian sport Football competitions in Ghana Ghanaian FA Cup 2021–22 in Ghanaian football