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Competition format

The competition consists of eleven proper rounds. All rounds are single-match elimination rounds. When tied after 90 minutes in the first three rounds, penalties will be taken immediately. From round four onwards, when tied after 90 minutes first an extra time period of 30 minutes will be played, then penalties are to be taken if still necessary.

Round and draw dates

Preliminary round

This round of matches was played on 19 and 20 July 2025. It featured 52 teams from the provincial leagues.

First round

This round will be played on 26 and 27 July 2025 and will feature the 26 winners from the first round joined by the 88 other provincial teams that had not played yet. A total of 114 teams will compete.

Second round

This round will be played on 2 and 3 August 2025. The 57 winners from the second round will be joined by the 63 clubs from the Division 3.

Third round

This round will be played on 9 and 10 August 2025. The 60 winners from the third round will be joined by the 46 clubs from the Division 2.

Fourth round

This round will be played on 16 and 17 August 2025. The 53 winners from the fourth round will be joined by the 23 clubs from the Division 1.

Fifth round

This round will be played on 23 and 24 August 2025 and will feature the 38 winners from the previous round.

Sixth round

This round will be played from 5 to 7 September 2025 and will feature the 19 winners from the previous round and the 13 eligible clubs from the

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Final

References

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