Ampem Darkoa and Hasaacas Ladies to clash in Women’s Champion of champions on October 16

The 2026/27 Women’s Champion of Champions in Ghana will kick off on October 16 with a thrilling encounter between two reigning champions, Hasaacas Ladies and Ampem Darkoa Ladies. This annual curtain raiser pits the winners of the two most prominent domestic competitions from the previous season against each other, setting the tone for the upcoming campaign in women’s football.

Hasaacas Ladies secured their spot after triumphing in the Women’s FA Cup, defeating Army Ladies 5-3 on penalties following a tightly contested match. Their opposition, Ampem Darkoa Ladies, earned their place by claiming the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League title in a dramatic fashion, coming from behind to beat Hasaacas Ladies 2-1 in the previous season.

The rematch will see both teams with a piece of silverware to defend, providing an early indicator of their ambitions for the new season. For Hasaacas Ladies, the match offers a chance to add another trophy to their FA Cup success and kick off the new season on a high note, while Ampem Darkoa aims to cement their status as league champions by triumphing over the same team they defeated in the title race.

The Champion of Champions also serves as a platform to highlight the quality and growing competitiveness of women’s football in Ghana. Given the success both clubs achieved last season, the Kumasi fixture is anticipated to draw substantial attention as fans eagerly await the resumption of domestic women’s football in the country.

With Hasaacas Ladies and Ampem Darkoa Ladies locked in battle for early-season bragging rights and the first major piece of silverware in the 2026/27 women’s football season, supporters can look forward to an engrossing contest.