Nania FC, a club in Ghana’s division one owned by legend Abedi Pele, beat Ghana Premier League side Accra Lions 5-3 on penalties to book a place in MTN FA Cup round of 16 on Saturday.
The game in the 90′ minutes produced goalless draw results and headed to penalties.
Nania FC’s victory over Accra Lions marks their second consecutive season of eliminating a Premier League side in the FA Cup. Last season, they notably knocked out Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics, showcasing their ability to compete against top-tier teams.
In the 2010-2011 season, Nania shocked Ghana Premier League record holders Asante Kotoko to lift the FA Cup title after Evans Omani’s lone goal sank the Porcupine Warriors at the Accra Sports Stadium.
In Saturday’s tightly contested game, both teams created scoring opportunities but failing to find the back of the net.
FC Nania held their nerve in the shootout, converting five of their spot kicks to Accra Lions’ three. The win sees Nania FC advance to the round of 16, where they will face a new challenge in their bid to lift the FA Cup trophy.
With this win, FC Nania continue their impressive run in the competition and will look to build on this momentum as they advance to the next round.
