Defending FA Cup Champions Bechem United will begin their title defence at home against Young Apostles in the round of 64.

The competition moves a gear up as the Premier League clubs join the race for this year’s competition.

The preliminary round saw teams from the lower tier participate for the prestigious cup crown. Finalists from last season, OkwahuUnited have been knocked out already alongside a few traditional clubs.

League champions, Wa All Stars begin away to Dark Horses while league leaders WAFA are also on the road against ALKE FC.

Hearts play Sporting Mirren while  Kotoko face Bekwai Youth Football Academy

Below are the pairings for the Round of 64:
Asokwa Deportivo FC vs Ashantigold SC

King Faisal FC vs Atwima Mahoni FC

Achiken FC vs New Edubiase FC

Bekwai Youth Academy FC  vs Asante Kotoko SC

Inter Allies FC vs Liberty Professionals FC

Emmanuel FC vs Tema Youth FC

Young Wise FC vs Great Olympics FC

True Democracy FC vs Danbort FC

Amidaus Professionals vs Vision FC

Fijai Real United vs Medeama SC

Dolphins FC  vs FC Samartex 1996

Bibiani Stars FC vs Rail Stars FC

Wassaman FC vs Nzema Kotoko FC

Okyeman Planners FC vs Dreams FC

Phar Rangers FC vs Kotoku Royals FC

Ebusua Dwarfs FC vs Elmina Sharks FC

Windy Professionals FC vs Unistar Academy FC

Proud United FC vs Fetteh Youngsters FC

ALKE FC vs WAFA SC

Uncle T Stars FC vs Narita FC

Heart of Lions vs NADM FC

Bolga Soccers Stars FC vs Steadfast FC

Guan United FC vs Tamale Utrecht

RTU FC vs Bolga All Stars FC

Bring Ahafo United vs Glory Stars FC

Bechem United FC vs Young Apostles

Nsoatre FC vs Berekum Chelsea FC

Unity FC vs Wamanafo NEA Salamina FC

Techiman Eleven Wonders FC vs Aduana Stars FC

Power Sporting Club vs Kintampo United FC

Wa All Stars FC vs Dark Horses FC