Clubs from the Division one and two leagues will be joined by all 16 clubs of the topflight league in challenging for the trophy.

Ghana Premier League sides will enter the competition at the round of 32 stage, after clubs from the lower tier have battled it out in the preliminary stage.

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Last season, Bechem United emerged winners of the competition, having defeated Okwahu United in the finals last season.

Pay TV operators, StarTimes have secured the broadcast rights to telecast this years MTN FA cup competition.

The winner of the MTN FA Cup automatically qualifies for the CAF Confederations Cup next season.