Nations FC claimed a gritty 2-1 victory over Swedru All Blacks United FC in the Round of 16 of the MTN FA Cup on February 7, 2026, at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankede.
The result secured their place in the quarter-finals and added extra meaning to the fixture because it marked the return of Kasim Mingle to the very ground where he once led Nations FC as head coach before being sacked last year.
Now in charge of Swedru All Blacks, Mingle faced his former employers in what was an emotionally charged reunion, yet Nations proved too strong on the day and deservedly progressed.
The home side took control early and opened the scoring in the 34th minute when Asante Boahen found the net to give Nations a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. Swedru All Blacks responded strongly after the break and leveled the score just six minutes into the second half through William Danquah, who capitalized on a good move to make it 1-1.
The equalizer briefly shifted momentum, but Nations regained the upper hand in the 65th minute when Joseph Effah struck what proved to be the decisive goal, restoring their lead at 2-1 to seal the result and sent the home supporters into celebration.
Under coach Frimpong Manso, Nations FC showed resilience and quality against a fellow Ghana Premier League rival, handling the pressure of the cup tie and the added narrative of facing their ex-coach. The win keeps their MTN FA Cup campaign alive as they march deeper into the competition.
Nations will now prepare for a quarter-final clash against the winner of the other Round of 16 encounter between Berekum Chelsea and Tamale City FC on Sunday.
For Nations FC, this result represents another step forward in a cup run that is generating real excitement, while Swedru All Blacks bow out of the competition despite a spirited effort from Mingle and his players.