Ghana: Police Ladies lift maiden Premier League trophy, Faith Ladies clinch FA Cup

Photo Credit – Women’s Premier League-Southern Zone.

Police Ladies for the first time in their history lifted the Women’s Premier League title with a 2-0 win over defending champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday.

Ampem Darkoa came into the game well determined to retain their title but the ladies from the service had other ideas walking into the finals of the encounter.

Police Ladies looked more composed in the opening half and were rewarded in the 27th minute when forward Jane Ayieyam found the back of the net after sustained pressure.

Ampem Darkoa pushed for an equaliser in the second half but were halted by the disciplined Police backline. With the clock winding down, Victoria Teye Williams nailed the coffin in the 89th minute to seal a memorable night for Police Ladies.

The result ends Ampem Darkoa’s recent dominance in the women’s league, having previously beaten Police Ladies 2-0 in the 2017 Super Cup.

Sunday’s triumph not only hands Police Ladies their maiden league trophy but also secures them a place in next season’s CAF Women’s Champions League, a fitting reward for their consistency and commitment throughout the season.

In the Women’s FA Cup, Faith Ladies clinched the Cup after edging Jonina Ladies by 2-1 at the Madina Astro Turf on Sunday.

Jonina Ladies struck first in the 97th minute through Joyce Atimbila, but Faith Ladies responded almost immediately as Erica Obeng Apreku levelled just a minute later. The forward wasn’t done yet as she popped up again in the 112th minute to fire home the winner and complete her brace.

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