{
  "id": 12515595,
  "title": "MTN FA Cup Final now to be played over two Legs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/mtn-fa-cup-final-now-to-be-played-over-two-legs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T01:11:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/mtn-fa-cup-final-now-to-be-played-over-two-legs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026/27 MTN FA Cup will make history by extending its final to a two-legged format. The Ghana Football Association has set the first leg for June 5-7, 2027, with the return match scheduled for June 12-13. This new format aims to boost the tournament's exposure and allow the finalists to host a leg in front of their home supporters. The shift from a one-off final to a two-legged affair marks a significant change in Ghanaian domestic football. The preliminary round will kick off on October 23-26, 2026, followed by the Round of 64 from November 27-30. The competition will progress through the Round of 32, quarter-finals, and semi-finals before culminating in the inaugural two-legged final in June. Nations FC are the defending champions after defeating Dreams FC 5-4 on penalties in the 2025/26 final. This change ushers the MTN FA Cup into a new era, promising an exciting and historic conclusion to the 2026/27 season.",
  "summary": "The 2026/27 MTN FA Cup will enter uncharted territory, with the final set to be contested over two legs for the first time in the history of Ghanaian domestic football. The Ghana Football Association has scheduled the first leg for June 5-7, 2027, with the return fixture to be played between June 12 and 13, […] The post MTN FA Cup Final now to be played over two Legs appeared first on The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}