Chairman of the MTN FA Cup Committee, Wilson Arthur
The Chairman of the MTN FA Cup Committee, Wilson Arthur, says he feels proud of the level of competition and excitement displayed during the Round of 32 matches this past weekend.
He posited that the games played represented everything the MTN FA Cup stands for: thrills, surprises, and the unpredictable nature of FA Cup football.
In his view, the Round of 32 has been the most exciting stage of the tournament so far.
He also described as shocking the outcome of Division One side FC Narnia defeating Premier League team Accra Lions.
He noted that such surprises are what distinguish the MTN FA Cup.
“I think it has been a very exciting tournament so far. The Round of 32 had every element of the MTN FA Cup. We witnessed a giant-killing, with the almighty Dreams FC getting knocked out by True Democracy.
I personally watched the game between Nsuopon Fidelity and Medeama at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena. It was a thrilling encounter. Nsuopon Fidelity, a second-division side, put up a strong fight and even led at one point.
Medeama equalized with a spectacular corner-kick goal, and eventually, their maturity helped them secure the win. It was an exciting match.”
“From the reports I’ve received from all the games, I am proud of Ghana football. The level of competition we are seeing is fantastic. Everyone who watched the matches should be very happy. At the end of the Round of 32, we have eight Premier League teams and eight Division One teams advancing to the Round of 16.
That balance is incredible, and moments like FC Narnia beating Accra Lions show the unpredictability of this tournament.”
“For the Round of 16, we will try to reduce the cost of travel for the teams and ensure they are comfortable. We are yet to meet with the committee to finalize these details, but proximity will play a key role in our decisions.”
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