Defending Champions Accra Hearts of Oak will play no part in the rest of the Cup competition for 2022/23 following a 1-0 loss to Dreams FC at the Accra Sports stadium on Sunday.

The Phobians were hoping to defend the title for the third time on the spin but fell to a first half goal from Agyenim Boateng Mensah to get eliminated. The defeat means their only chance of a silver for the 2022/23 season is the betPawa Premier League which has seen 13 round of matches.

Premier League champions Asante Kotoko matched into the Round of 16 after a 2-1 win over Benab FC on Saturday - taking them closer to their 10th Cup glory. Maxwell Agyemang sent the crowed into a frenzy when his stoppage time goal gave the Porcupine Warriors passage into the next round.

King Faisal Bibiani Gold Stars 4-1 at DUN's Park to progress while Aduana FC qualified after beating Tano Bofoakwa 3-2 at the Sunyani Coronation Park.

The draw date would be announced in due course. The 16 qualified clubs are listed below:

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