Hasaacas Ladies defeat Army Ladies 2-1 in WPL season opener

Hasaacas Ladies launched their 2026/27 GoldFields Women’s Premier League season on a high note, securing a hard-fought 2-1 away victory against Army Ladies on Saturday, October 24. The match, held at Mats Park in Teshie, saw the visitors maintain their competitive momentum following their recent triumph in the Champion of Champions tournament. This result marks a significant psychological advantage for the Sekondi-based club, as it represents their third consecutive victory over the military side.

The contest began with high intensity, but Hasaacas Ladies eventually broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute. Milot Pokuaa capitalized on a clinical scoring opportunity to give the visitors a deserved lead, which they carried into the half-time break. The visitors continued to apply pressure in the second half, eventually earning a penalty that Belinda Kpoglo successfully converted to double their advantage and tighten their grip on the match.

Army Ladies showed resilience late in the game and managed to reduce the deficit through a penalty of their own, converted by Zinatu Alhassan. Despite the late surge from the home side and several missed opportunities by Hasaacas to further extend their lead, the visitors remained disciplined in defense until the final whistle. The 2-1 victory ensures Hasaacas Ladies take all three points back to Sekondi to begin their league campaign at the top of the standings.

This opening day win sets a positive tone for Hasaacas Ladies as they look to assert their dominance in the domestic top flight this season. For Army Ladies, while the defeat continues a difficult run of results against Hasaacas, their second-half performance suggests they will remain a competitive force in the league. The GoldFields Women’s Premier League continues to showcase the growing quality of women’s football in Ghana as the 2026/27 season gets underway.