Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club have been drawn to play against Aduana Stars FC in the Round of 16 stage in the 2025-2026 MTN FA Cup.
Kotoko got drawn against Aduana with the draw taking place on Tuesday, January 27; FA Cup Committee Member Frank Nelson Nwokolo and Chairman Wilson Arthur were present for the draw.
The clash is scheduled to take place at the Baba Yara Stadium on February 8; Kotoko are aiming to successfully defend the title.
Kotoko beat Division One side Golden Kick 2-1 to win the title last year; Kwame Opoku converted a penalty to grab the winner.
Winning the FA Cup qualifies the winners to compete in the CAF Confederation Cup; Kotoko competed in the Confederation Cup but exited to Moroccan side Wydad Athletic Club in the second round after losing 6-1 on aggregate.
Our FA CUP round 16 opponent is confirmed.
🔴KOTOKO VS ADUANA FC 🟢#AKSC #Fabucensus #Kotoko4All pic.twitter.com/cy29sNK1I9
— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) January 27, 2026
At the time of the draw, Kotoko rank third in the Ghana Premier League standings with 35 points while Aduana rank second tied on the same points. Scroll down to watch announcement of Kotoko’s clash against Aduana Stars
2025/26 FA Cup: Asante Kotoko will face Aduana FC in the Round of 16.#CitiSports (🎥@GhanaLeague) pic.twitter.com/i4lt83yPV2
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) January 27, 2026
