Nations FC made history on Sunday, clinching their first-ever MTN FA Cup title in dramatic fashion by edging Dreams FC 5-4 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon.

This triumph not only secures Nations FC a coveted spot in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup but also puts the finishing touch on a truly historic season for the club.

Nations FC seized the lead in the 31st minute when Joseph Effah soared above the defenders, nodding the ball into the net after a fierce aerial tussle sparked by a long throw-in.

Dreams FC answered almost immediately, as Abdul Razak Salifu leveled the score. He finished a slick team move with a thunderous header from a precise cross, reigniting his team’s hopes.

The goal was Salifu’s sixth of the tournament, moving him to the top of the scoring charts and strengthening his bid for the FA Cup Golden Boot.

Despite opportunities at both ends, neither side could find a winning goal in regulation time, forcing the final into a penalty shootout.

Nations FC kept their nerve during the shootout, slotting home all five penalties to Dreams’ four and unleashing scenes of pure joy as they hoisted the FA Cup trophy for the very first time.

For Dreams FC, the loss was a crushing disappointment, dashing their hopes of claiming a second FA Cup crown to add to their 2023 triumph.

For Nations FC, this cup victory shines as a silver lining after a tough league season that ended in relegation. Now, the club eagerly anticipates representing Ghana in the CAF Confederation Cup and is determined to bounce straight back to the Ghana Premier League.