TUFA TO FACE BECHEM UNITED FROM 17-19 MARCH IN MTN FA CUP 2ND ROUND

28th February, 2015.

Division One League campaigners Tamale Utrecht Football Academy will play as guest to Premier League side Bechem United in the second round of the MTN FA Cup after drawing the top flight side.

TUFA squeezed past Tumu Haapy Stars 4-1 in the first round of the competition but would have to dig deep against an experienced Bechem United side, who are struggling in the Ghana premier league after seven weeks.

In other matches,former MTN FA Cup holders New Edubiase United have been drawn against Berekum Chelsea in a round of 64 clash at the Golden City clash.

The all-Premier League clash was as a result of a live draw held at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra earlier on Wednesday.

Another all-Premier League clash will see Aduana Stars welcoming Wa All Stars to Dormaa, whilst Eleven Wise will face Okwahu United in an all Division one clash in Sekondi.

Current holders Asante Kotoko will travel to Paga to face Paga Crocodiles FC, whilst record holders Hearts of Oak will face Elmina Sharks in Accra.

2013 holders Medeama SC will face Kade United in Kade, whilst Ashanti Gold welcomes Kumasi Cornerstone to Obuasi.

The matches will be played next month with confirmed dates set to be announced by the MTN FA Cup Committee. 

Winners of the MTN FA Cup which is a knockout competition will represent Ghana at the CAF Confederations Cup.

Matches for the Round of 64 of MTN FA Cup Competition are scheduled to begin from March 17-19, 2015.