Nations FC face Dreams FC in Sunday’s MTN FA Cup final at Legon, seeking redemption just days after suffering Ghana Premier League (GPL) relegation, in what promises to be one of the most emotionally charged domestic finals in recent memory.
The 2025/26 MTN FA Cup decider takes place on May 31 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, with Nations FC arriving at the game carrying the weight of a painful top-flight exit while Dreams FC chase a historic second cup triumph.
Nations FC’s route to the final has been anything but straightforward. The Abrankese-based side knocked out Semper Fi, Asanska FC, Inter Allies and Heart of Lions before edging past Medeama in a hard-fought semi-final at the Swedru Sports Stadium, winning 1-0. That same gritty determination will be tested against a Dreams FC side with experience of winning this competition.
Dreams FC know exactly what it takes to lift the trophy. In the 2022/23 season they became FA Cup champions for the first time, defeating King Faisal 2-0 in the final. Sunday represents the opportunity to double that tally and cement their status as one of Ghana’s most consistent cup sides.
For Nations FC, the stakes carry a different dimension entirely. Relegated from the GPL on the final day of the league season, the club’s investment in quality infrastructure and personnel makes the drop all the more jarring. The cup final now offers the only remaining chance to salvage pride from a bruising campaign, and their supporters will be hoping that the same resilience that carried them through five cup rounds can deliver one final result on Sunday.
On the pitch, Razak Simpson is expected to be influential across defence and midfield for Nations FC, while John Antwi leads the attacking line for Dreams FC as the side with most to gain in terms of history.
The competition, known widely by its slogan ‘Obiayeobia,’ has built a reputation for upsets and unpredictable outcomes across its history, and the final at Legon fits that tradition. Title sponsor MTN has lined up special packages and prizes for supporters in attendance, adding to the atmosphere expected at what shapes up as a compelling and emotionally loaded contest.
