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Ampem Darkoa Ladies

Ampem Darkoa Ladies — Ghanaian women's football club that won the 2025/26 Women's Premier League title.

2026-04-242026-08-23

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The final game against Tanzania was called off. pic.twitter.com/e6SU6lhJ48— Lawrence Degraft Baidoo (@kweku_lawrence) March 6, 2026 The team also spent the June window camping in Ghana, where they played among themselves and faced Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies, as well a

    WAFCON 2026: Why the Black Queens could end trophy drought this year
  3. Daily Guide

    FC Samartex Ladies’ Cynthia Konlan Fiindib, Jonina Ladies’ Osman Huzeima and Ampem Darkoa Ladies’ Ajegipina Zakaria are among the local stars selected for the squad.

    Black Queens Name 27- Player Provisional Squad For 2026 WAFCON
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The provisional list also includes home-based players such as Cynthia Konlan Fiindib, FC Samartex Ladies, Osman Huzeima, Jonina Ladies and Ajegipina Zakaria of Ampem Darkoa Ladies highlighting the continued presence of players from the Women’s Premier League.

    Kim Lars names provisional squad for WAFCON 2026
  5. Joy Online

    The provisional list also includes home-based players such as Osman Huzeima of Jonina Ladies and Ajegipina Zakaria of Ampem Darkoa Ladies.

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens name provisional squad for tournament
  6. June 2026
  7. Joy Online

    While in Ghana for the June international window, Bjorkegren’s side faced Ghanaian women’s champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies, while also facing the Greater Accra Elite U-15 boys team as part of testing the team’s readiness for the continental tournament.

    ‘We would have preferred to play against other national teams’ – Kim Lars Bjorkegren
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Okraku exchanges pleasantaries with some players before the friendly against Ampem Darkoa Ladies Addressing the team and technical staff after beating Ghana Women’s Premier League champions, Ampem Darkoa Ladies, 4-0 in a friendly on Friday, Mr Simeon-Okraku expressed confidence i

    GFA pledges adequate WAFCON preparation for Black Queens
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    The selected players are goalkeeper Osman Huzeima of Jonina Football Academy, Diana Amoako of Ampem Darkoa Ladies and Mavis Owusu of Fomeget GSK in Turkey who were part of the screening exercise.

    Ghana withdraws from 3-nation tourney in Tanzania
  10. May 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Owusu Ansah will join the club from Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies and will put pen to paper on a long-term deal with the Canadian side.

    Ghanaian midfielder Linda Owusu Ansah set to join AFC Toronto
  12. Daily Guide

    Hasaacas Ladies entered the final determined to finish the season strongly following their defeat to Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the Women’s Premier League final a month earlier.

    Hasaacas Ladies Lift Women’s FA Cup Title
  13. Joy Online

    Hasaacas came into the fixture hoping to end their season on a high after losing to Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the Women’s Premier League final a month ago.

    Hasaacas Ladies beat Army Ladies on penalties to win Women’s FA Cup
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Black Queens aim to end WAFCON trophy drought in 2026

The News

Ghana's women's football team qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a win over Egypt and will compete in Group D against Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali. The tournament doubles as a 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier, and the team has greater experience than in 2024, when most players competed in continental football for the first time; Ghana has reached three WAFCON finals but lost all to Nigeria.

27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Black Queens aim to end WAFCON trophy drought in 2026

    Ghana's women's football team qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a win over Egypt and will compete in Group D against Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali. The tournament doubles as a 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier, and the team has greater experience than in 2024, when most players competed in continental football for the first time; Ghana has reached three WAFCON finals but lost all to Nigeria.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Black Queens name 27-player squad for 2026 WAFCON in Morocco

    Coach Kim Lars Björkegren has announced a 27-player provisional squad for Ghana's 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign, combining experienced players like captain Portia Boakye with emerging talent and home-based stars. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D, with all matches at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.

    7 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 6 July

  1. Kim Lars announces 25-player squad for WAFCON 2026

    Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a provisional 25-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, including captain Portia Boakye and players from Ghana's domestic Women's Premier League. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Black Queens announce 27-player squad for WAFCON 2026

    Ghana women's football team coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren named a 27-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, led by captain Portia Boakye and including experienced players and youth talent. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D, with all matches at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Black Queens camp in Accra for WAFCON 2026 preparations

    Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren said the team's camping in Accra was positive preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, after the team withdrew from a three-nation tournament in Tanzania and instead faced domestic opposition including Ampem Darkoa Ladies and a Greater Accra Elite U-15 boys team.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. GFA pledges support for Black Queens at WAFCON 2026

    The Ghana Football Association President has assured the Black Queens of adequate preparations for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 in Morocco (July 25–August 16), where they will seek their first title and a World Cup qualification slot. The team defeated Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-0 in a friendly, with the GFA expressing confidence in coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren's technical team.

    8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana withdraws from three-nation women's tournament in Tanzania

    Ghana's Black Queens have withdrawn from a three-nation women's tournament scheduled for June 1–9 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and will instead continue preparations in Accra with friendly matches. Four players have been selected for the Black Queens' June camping programme following a recent screening exercise.

    2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 22 May

  1. Ghanaian midfielder Linda Owusu Ansah joins AFC Toronto

    Ghanaian midfielder Linda Owusu Ansah will join Northern Super League side AFC Toronto on a long-term deal following the 2025/26 Women's Premier League season, departing Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies after three seasons.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Hasaacas Ladies win 2025/26 Women's FA Cup on penalties

    Hasaacas Ladies defeated Army Ladies 5-3 on penalties in the Women's FA Cup final after a 1-1 draw at the end of 120 minutes. The Takoradi-based side secured their second FA Cup title following a late equalizer from Army Ladies in the 87th minute.

    19 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 18 May

  1. Hasaacas Ladies win Women's FA Cup on penalties

    Hasaacas Ladies defeated Army Ladies 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes to claim the 2025/26 Women's FA Cup title. The victory comes after Hasaacas lost to Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the Women's Premier League final a month earlier.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Malta Guinness backs women's football for fourth consecutive year

    Guinness Ghana Breweries pledged commitment to supporting the women's football league, with Brand Manager Frank Foli stating the brand is ready to invest in the sport to encourage more women to participate. For the fourth consecutive year, Malta Guinness serves as official sponsor of the Women's Premier League, citing its support as part of championing gender equality and elevating visibility of the women's game.

    27 April 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 24 April

  1. Malta Guinness sponsors Women's Premier League finale in Swedru

    Malta Guinness backed the Women's Premier League season finale at Swedru Sports Stadium on April 19, 2026, where Ampem Darkoa Ladies and Hasaacas Ladies competed for the trophy, with Hasaacas scoring first in the 8th minute.

    24 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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