The groupings for the Preliminary Round of the 2026/27 MTN FA Cup have been announced ahead of the official draw on Tuesday.
The Preliminary Round excludes the 18 Ghana Premier League clubs, who will enter the competition at the Round of 64 stage.
A total of 86 Division One League and Division Two League clubs have been grouped into ten groups based on regional proximity to reduce travel and enhance competitiveness.
GROUP 1 features Division One League sides, Victory Club Warriors, Techiman Eleven Wonders and Wamanafo Mighty Royals, alongside Dormaa Unity, Techiman Liberty Youth, KAC Academy, Bectero Sasana, Nsuatre FC, FOSA FC, Katakyie Dromah United, Berekum Kaja Casablanca, Jema Marvelous and Pro Players Academy.
GROUP 2 comprises northern-based clubs Real Tamale United, Wa Power, Northern City, Tamale City, Steadfast FC, Sankara Nationals, Northern Zaytuna, Yalzoli FC, Mole Nationals and Yapei United.
GROUP 3 includes Berekum City, Bolga Soccer Masters, Bull FC Zuarungu and Navrongo Liberty.
GROUP 4 has Kalibi SC, Sombo Freedom Stars, WA Sorenate FC and Hilla Stars.
GROUP 5 features Nations FC, Future Stars, King Faisal, Ebony, Pro Sports Academy, Benab FC, Citi Football Academy, Adom FC, PAC Academy and Fastrack FC.
GROUP 6 is made up of Ebusua Dwarfs, New Edubiase FC, Fettehman United, Elmina Sharks, 7th Waves, Betenase United, Frienhoff FC, Kormantse Nkum, Genesis Esseman United and Aruna Yorktown.
GROUP 7 includes Nsuopun Fidelity, Ebiemo FC, Sefwi All Stars, Sekondi Rospak, Skyy FC, FC Samartex B, BIS Paradise, BHOG FC, Fiaseman United and Givova.
GROUP 8 comprises Great Olympics, FC Nania, Hakla, Golden Kicks, Inter Allies, Semperfi FC, Accra Lions FC, Attram De Visser, True Democracy, Accra Elite Academy, Msk Zilina Africa FC, John Paintsil FC, Exulted FC, A5 Rences FC, Soccer Intellectuals and True Life.
GROUP 9 features Kotoku Royals, Golden Warriors FC, Okwawu United SC, FC Armour, Shalom FC, 4Eva Yung Hills FC, Asenema Akwapem Wait and See and WAFA.
GROUP 10 has Home Stars, Nukunu FC, Yadzo Oti Warriors, Dynamo FC, New Way Escalate FC and Maranatha FC.
The draw for the Preliminary Round will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to determine the specific fixtures within each group.
Winners from the Preliminary Round will progress to the Round of 64 where they will be joined by the 18 Premier League clubs.
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