Ampem Darkoa Ladies Begin CAF Women’s Champions League Campaign in Style with 5–1 Victory

Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies have made a flying start to 2026 CAF Women’s Champions their League campaign after recording an emphatic 5–1 victory over Mali’s USFAS Bamako in their Group B opener.

The Ghanaian side delivered an impressive comeback performance at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt, to claim all three points and move straight to the top of Group B.

Ampem Darkoa Ladies initially found themselves behind after USFAS Bamako took the lead in the 10th minute through Oumou Koné, giving the Malian side an early advantage.

However, the Ghanaian champions responded positively and restored parity in the 27th minute when Angelina Yeboah found the back of the net to make it 1–1.

The momentum shifted firmly in Ampem Darkoa’s favour as Patricia Agyei scored to put the Ghanaian side ahead at 2–1, setting the foundation for a dominant performance.

Ampem Darkoa continued to press forward and added further goals to extend their advantage, with Nancy Amoh putting the finishing touch on the impressive display by scoring the fifth goal late in the encounter.

The comprehensive 5–1 victory represents a strong statement of intent from the Ghanaian representatives as they seek to make a significant impact in Africa’s premier women’s club competition.

The result also sends Ampem Darkoa Ladies to the summit of Group B, giving them an excellent platform ahead of their remaining group-stage fixtures.

With confidence boosted by their opening-day triumph, the Ghanaian champions will now look to maintain their winning momentum and strengthen their chances of securing a place in the knockout stage.