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Ampem Darkoa Ladies

Also known as: Ampem Darkoa Ladies Football Club

Ampem Darkoa Ladies — Ghana's women's football champions competing in WAFU Zone B Champions League qualifiers.

2026-04-242026-10-07

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  1. April 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Ampem Darkoa Ladies in joyous mood after winning the championship Management of the Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited have pledged their commitment to supporting women football league in the country. …

    ‘Malta Guinness Committed To Supporting Women Football’
  3. Business & Financial Times

    … The stadium came alive as two of Ghana’s most renowned women’s football clubs, Ampem Darkoa Ladies and Hasaacas Ladies, stepped onto the pitch with the trophy on the line. …

    Malta Guinness powers Women’s Premier League Season Finale in Swedru

Today

  1. WPL 2026/27 Northern Zone fixtures announced, Ampem Darkoa starts away

    The Competitions Department announced fixtures for the 2026/27 Women's Premier League Northern Zone, with defending champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies opening their title defence away against Northern Ladies on Matchday One.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. FA Cup and league champions to clash in season opener

    Hasaacas Ladies, winners of the Women's FA Cup after defeating Army Ladies 5-3 on penalties, will face Malta Guinness Women's Premier League champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the Women's Champion of Champions on October 16, 2026, at the Otumfuo AstroTurf in Kumasi.

    7 hours ago · Daily Guide →

  3. Black Maidens return to U-17 World Cup after age-cheating bans

    Ghana's Black Maidens will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco (October 17), their seventh appearance. The team returns after being absent from the last three editions due to a 2022 qualifying loss to Morocco and subsequent bans for age cheating.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Ampem Darkoa and Hasaacas Ladies face off in Champion of Champions

    Ampem Darkoa Ladies, winners of the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women's Premier League, will face FA Cup champions Hasaacas Ladies in the Women's Champion of Champions on October 16, 2026, which serves as curtain raiser for the 2026/27 women's football season.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online →

  5. GFA sets 2026/27 Women's Premier League season dates

    The Ghana Football Association has announced that the 2026/27 Women's Premier League will kick off on October 23–26, 2026, across Northern and Southern Zones with 20 clubs, running until a league final scheduled for April 30–May 3, 2027. Defending champions Ampem Darkoa will seek to retain their title amid competition from contenders like Hasaacas Ladies.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Black Queens squad named for Olympic qualifiers against Mauritius

    Ghana's women's football team head coach has named his squad for the second round of African qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, featuring two Black Princesses players receiving first senior call-ups and the return of former Black Maidens captain Mukarama Abdulai. The Black Queens will face Mauritius in a two-legged tie, with the first leg away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and the return leg in Ghana on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

    5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 27 September

  1. CAF annuls Edo Queens penalty win, orders WAFU final replay

    The Confederation of African Football has annulled Edo Queens' 4-1 penalty-shootout victory over Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU Zone B Women's Champions League qualifying final, ordering the match to resume from extra time with the score at 2-2. CAF ruled that the match officials erred in proceeding directly to penalties instead of playing two 15-minute periods of extra time, as required by competition regulations.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Women's Premier Super Cup returns September 23–29 in Prampram

    The Ghana Football Association has scheduled the Women's Premier Super Cup for September 23–29, 2026 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, featuring the top four teams from the Northern and Southern Zones. The tournament will serve as off-season preparation ahead of the new Women's Premier League season.

    16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Eight teams to compete in 2026 Women's Super Cup

    Ghana Football Association has announced the 2026 Women's Super Cup will be held from September 23 to September 29 in Prampram, with eight teams drawn into two groups. The tournament will serve as preparation for the Women's Premier League season starting in October.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies protest WAFU final after penalties instead of extra time

    Ghana Women's Premier League champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies have protested to WAFU B and CAF after their Women's Champions League qualification final against Nigeria's Edo Queens went directly to a penalty shootout instead of extra time following a 2-2 draw. The club says they were preparing substitutes for extra time but were instead directed straight to penalties, where they lost 4-1.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. President Mahama warns poor refereeing destroying Ghana football confidence

    President Mahama has raised concerns over poor refereeing and match manipulation in Ghana football, warning that questionable officiating is destroying confidence in the Ghana Premier League, driving supporters away from stadiums and hurting club revenues. He told the GFA and referees' body that restoring confidence in refereeing and ensuring matches are decided on merit must become a priority.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama urges rebranding of Ghanaian football to international standards

    President Mahama called for the rebranding of Ghanaian football to make it more competitive, urging the Ghana Football Association, Referees Association of Ghana, and club owners to raise standards to international levels. He cited unfair refereeing as a key problem undermining the sport and presented financial support totaling GH¢684,000 to three football clubs.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mahama urges more investment in women's football over men's

    President John Mahama has called for greater investment in women's football, noting that Ghana's women have won more trophies than the men despite receiving less financial support. He made the comments during a courtesy call by Medeama Sporting Club, Nations FC, and Ampem Darkoa Ladies and pledged financial support for the three clubs ahead of their continental campaigns.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama warns poor refereeing undermining Ghanaian football confidence

    President John Mahama has raised concerns that poor officiating in Ghanaian football is discouraging fans from attending matches and affecting clubs' gate proceeds, urging the Ghana Referees Association and Football Association to work together to improve standards and restore credibility to the domestic league.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Mahama calls for greater investment in women's football

    President John Mahama has called for greater investment in women's football, saying Ghana has given more financial support to the men's game despite women's stronger record of winning trophies. He announced financial support for teams representing Ghana in continental campaigns, including Ampem Darkoa Ladies.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghanaian women footballers excel across international leagues

    Ghanaian female footballers had strong performances across multiple leagues over the weekend: Sharon Sampson scored and assisted for Pitea IF in Sweden, Evelyn Badu provided an assist for Montreal Roses in Canada, and Grace Asantewaa featured for Tigres in Mexico, among other successes.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ampem Darkoa lose CAF Champions League spot to Edo Queens

    Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies missed qualification for the CAF Women's Champions League after losing to Nigeria's Edo Queens 4-1 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in the WAFU Zone B qualifiers final in Ouagadougou on Saturday.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Ampem Darkoa loses CAF qualification after penalty shootout

    Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies fell 4-1 on penalties to Edo Queens in the WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers final, ending Ghana's chance at CAF Women's Champions League representation for the third consecutive season. The match finished 2-2 after Edo Queens equalized in the 93rd minute.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies face Edo Queens in CAF Champions League qualifier final

    Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies, seeking a second CAF Women's Champions League appearance, will face Nigeria's Edo Queens in the WAFU B qualifiers final. Ampem Darkoa have won all four games in the qualifiers, including a 4-1 semifinal victory over Dynamique FC of Benin.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ampem Darkoa Ladies reach WAFU Zone B WCL final

    Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies advanced to the 2026 WAFU Zone B Women's Champions League final by defeating FC Dynamique of Benin 4-1 in the semi-finals and will face Nigerian side Edo Queens in the final on Saturday.

    4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies advance to WAFU B final with 4-1 win

    Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies defeated Benin's Dynamique FC 4-1 in the 2026 WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers semifinal, with Milot Pokuaa scoring a brace. They will face Edo Queens of Nigeria in the final on Saturday, September 5.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies face FC Dynamique in WAFU B semi-final

    Ampem Darkoa Ladies, who topped Group B with a perfect record in the WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers, will face FC Dynamique in the semi-finals tomorrow at the August 4 Stadium in Ouagadougou. The Ghanaian champions have won all group matches with seven goals scored and one conceded, while FC Dynamique are yet to record a win or goal in the tournament.

    1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Black Princesses squad named for 2026 U-20 World Cup

    Coach Charles Sampson has selected a 21-member squad for Ghana's U-20 Women's World Cup campaign in Poland, with the team to face Ecuador, Korea Republic, and France in group play.

    1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 31 August

  1. Black Princesses lose captain and key players for U20 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Princesses will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland without several key players, including captain Linda Owusu Ansah, who suffered an ACL injury in August. The team is seeking to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in eight consecutive tournament appearances.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Princesses name 21-player squad for 2026 U20 World Cup

    Head Coach Charles Sampson has named Ghana's 21-member squad for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. Ghana will open their campaign against Ecuador on September 6, 2026, before facing Korea Republic and France in group play.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies beat Edo Queens, top Group B

    Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies came from a goal down to defeat Nigerian side Edo Queens 2-1 in their final group game of the WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers, finishing top of Group B and advancing to face USFA in the semifinals.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Ampem Darkoa defeats AS Garde Nationale 4-0 for semis

    Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies secured a semifinal spot in the 2026 WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers with a 4-0 victory over Niger's AS Garde Nationale, making it two wins in two games.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Esther Owusu joins Black Princesses squad in Poland

    FK Apolonia forward Esther Owusu has joined the Black Princesses camp in Poland for 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup preparations. The squad faces injury concerns with seven key players expected to miss the tournament, and will open their campaign against Ecuador on September 6.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies beat ASEC Mimosas in WAFU B qualifier

    Ghana Women's Premier League champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies defeated defending champions ASEC Mimosas 1–0 in their opening game of the 2026 WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers, with Gloria Adomako scoring in the 29th minute.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ampem Darkoa Ladies face ASEC Mimosas in WAFU B qualifier

    Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies begin their 2026 WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers campaign on Monday, August 24, against last year's champions ASEC Mimosas in Group B in Burkina Faso. The side also faces Edo Queens and AS Garde Nationale of Niger in the group, aiming to finish in the top two to advance.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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