In a stunning turn of events, the twelve-time champions, Hearts of Oak, were unexpectedly ousted from the FA Cup by lower-division underdogs, Nania FC.

The first-round clash ended in a goalless draw in regulation time, leading to a dramatic penalty shootout that saw Nania FC emerge victorious with a 4-3 scoreline.

Hearts squandered two golden opportunities in the opening thirty minutes, as both Kwadwo Obeng Jr and the in-form Hamza Issah failed to convert clear chances that could have given them the lead.

Despite their 2011 championship pedigree, Hearts of Oak struggled to create significant scoring opportunities but displayed resilience, compactness, and well-organized defensive prowess.

In the second half, Kwadwo Obeng Jr had another chance three minutes from the break, but his effort narrowly missed the target.

Despite several attempts by both sides, the match concluded without a breakthrough, resulting in a goalless draw after full time.

The absence of a decisive goal forced the game into a tense penalty shootout, where Nania FC held their nerve and secured a 4-3 victory.

This shocking upset sees the record holders of the competition, Hearts of Oak, bow out early, allowing Nania FC to advance into the round of 32 with an impressive display of skill and determination.