Ampem Darkoa Ladies defeat USFAS Bamako 5-1 in Champions League opener

Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies began their 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League campaign with a dominant 5-1 victory over Mali’s USFAS Bamako on October 17, 2026. The match, played at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia, saw the WAFU B champions recover from an early deficit to secure all three points in their opening Group B fixture and move to the top of the table.

The Malian side initially threatened an upset when Oumou Kone opened the scoring in the 12th minute, catching the Ghanaian defense off guard. However, Ampem Darkoa Ladies responded swiftly to regain control of the contest. Angelina Yeboah netted the equaliser to restore parity, and Patricia Agyei added a second goal shortly after to ensure the Ghanaian representatives went into the halftime break with a hard-earned 2-1 lead.

In the second half, Ampem Darkoa intensified their attack to consolidate their dominance over the Malians. Angelina Yeboah completed her brace to extend the lead to 3-1, while Beline Nyarko added a fourth goal to put the result beyond doubt. The scoring was rounded off by Amoh, who struck in stoppage time to seal the comprehensive 5-1 win and underscore the team's credentials as serious contenders for the continental title.

The victory places Ampem Darkoa Ladies at the top of Group B as they look to build momentum in the tournament. Following this emphatic start, the team is now preparing for their second group match against Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Girls. A positive result in that encounter would bring the Ghanaian side closer to securing a place in the knockout stages as they chase their first African title.