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Agona Swedru is set to become the heartbeat of Ghanaian football this weekend as the town hosts both MTN FA Cup semifinal matches and the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League final in a packed three-day football spectacle.The action begins on Friday, April 17, with Aduana FC taking on Nations FC in the first FA Cup semifinal. Aduana will be guided by coach Cioba Arista as they look to overcome a determined Nations FC side managed by Frimpong Manso, with both teams chasing a coveted place in the final.On Saturday, April 18, Dreams FC—winners of the 2023/24 edition—will lock horns with two-time champions Medeama SC in the second semifinal. Both sides arrive with strong cup pedigree and a shared ambition of adding another FA Cup trophy to their history.The football excitement will then shift to the women’s game on Sunday, April 19, when the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League final takes centre stage at the same venue. Record champions Hasaacas Ladies, with five titles to their name, will face fierce rivals Ampem Darkoa Ladies, who have lifted the trophy four times. The fixture also carries a recent history, with Hasaacas Ladies defeating Ampem Darkoa in the 2023/24 final,...

Ghana’s most accomplished and highly rated referee, Daniel Laryea, has been appointed to officiate the highly anticipated MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC.The all Ghana Premier League showdown is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Swedru Sports Stadium, with both sides battling fiercely for a place in the grand final.Laryea, widely regarded as one of the country’s most trusted and experienced match officials, will take charge of what is expected to be a high-intensity encounter between two ambitious top-flight clubs.He will be assisted by Roland Addo (Assistant Referee I) and Seth Abletor (Assistant Referee II), forming the full officiating team for the decisive fixture.Meanwhile, Adaari Abdul Lattif has been appointed as the Fourth Official, tasked with overseeing technical area matters and ensuring order on the touchline during the semifinal showdown.With both Aduana FC and Nations FC aiming to write another memorable chapter in their FA Cup journey, expectations are high for a fiercely contested match filled with tactical discipline and competitive edge.As the two Premier League teams lock horns in Swedru, Ghana’s finest referee will once again stand at the center of the drama, trusted to ensure...

The 2025/26 MTN FA Cup enters a crucial stage as Aduana FC, Nations FC, Medeama SC, and Dreams FC prepare for semi-final action at the Swedru Stadium, with fixtures scheduled for April 17 and April 18, 2026. The first semi-final, set for April 17, 2026, will see Aduana FC take on Nations FC in what [...] The post 2025/26 MTN FA Cup Semi-Finals Preview: Medeama SC, Dreams FC, Aduana FC and Nations FC set for Swedru showdown first appeared on Sahara Football.