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WPL 2026/27: GFA unveils dates for start of new season as Ampem Darkoa Ladies begin title defence

The league will commence on the weekend of October 23–26, 2026, with matches scheduled across the two zones, and will run until the weekend of April 9–12, 2027.

WPL 2026/27: GFA unveils dates for start of new season as Ampem Darkoa Ladies begin title defence

The GFA has announced the commencement of the 2026/27 Women’s Premier League (WPL) with the season set to begin on October 23–26, 2026. The tournament will span across the Northern and Southern Zones, concluding with the League final on April 30–May 3, 2027. The season will see 20 top-tier clubs, evenly distributed between the two zones, with 10 teams battling it out in each.

Ampem Darkoa Ladies, the defending champions, are preparing to defend their title after a successful 2025/26 season. However, they will face tough competition from perennial title contenders Hasaacas Ladies. The league has secured strong commercial backing from Gold Fields, KFC, and various other partners, including Nasco Electronics, Melcom, Decathlon, Goil, and STC.

With the dates confirmed, excitement is mounting for another exciting season in Ghanaian women’s football.

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