Gold Fields Women’s Premier League: New Season, Fresh Ambitions as Title Race Begins
The race for domestic supremacy in women’s football is set to resume this weekend as the 2026/27 Gold Fields Women’s Premier League kicks off, with clubs across the Southern and Northern Zones preparing to launch their campaigns for the coveted league title.
The opening round promises an exciting mix of rivalries, fresh ambitions and early tests for the contenders, with defending champions Hasaacas Ladies among the headline teams expected to attract attention as the new season gets underway.
The action begins on Friday, with Fosu Royal Ladies hosting Ashanti Ladies at Ohene Ameyaw Park in the season’s opening fixture.
Southern Zone promises exciting start
The Southern Zone will take centre stage on Saturday with four matches scheduled across different venues.
Immigration Ladies will welcome Ladystrikers to the LA McDan Town Park in a contest that offers both sides an opportunity to begin the campaign on a positive note.
At the MATS Park in Teshie, Army Ladies face a stern opening challenge against defending champions Hasaacas Ladies, who will be determined to begin their title defence with a strong performance.
Rootz Sistaz will host Hearts of Oak Ladies at the Senchi Methodist AstroTurf, while Jonina Ladies take on Police Ladies at the Antie Aku AstroTurf as the battle for early points intensifies.
The Southern Zone’s opening round will conclude on Sunday when FC Samatex Ladies welcome Epiphany Warriors to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.
Northern Zone set for competitive opening
Attention will also turn to the Northern Zone, where three fixtures are scheduled for Sunday.
Dormaa Candy Soccer Ladies will face Dreamz Ladies at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park, while Tamale Super Ladies take on Prison Ladies at the Yendi Youth Resource Centre.
Supreme Ladies will also lock horns with FC Savannah at the Bantama AstroTurf, with both sides looking to make an early impression in the competition.
However, the Northern Ladies versus Ampem Darkoa Ladies fixture has been postponed.
Hasaacas Ladies begin title defence
Defending champions Hasaacas Ladies enter the new campaign with the responsibility of maintaining their position among the league’s leading clubs. Their opening encounter against Army Ladies will provide an immediate test as they seek to build momentum towards another successful season.
For the other clubs, the opening weekend represents an opportunity to establish their ambitions, gain valuable points and signal their readiness to challenge for the championship.
With competition expected to be fierce across both zones, the first round could provide an early indication of the teams capable of mounting a sustained challenge for the title.
As the 2026/27 Gold Fields Women’s Premier League begins, attention will be firmly focused on the players, coaches and clubs looking to make their mark in Ghanaian women’s football.
The journey towards domestic glory starts this weekend, with every team eager to lay down an early marker in what promises to be another compelling season.