2026 CAF WCL: Ampem Darkoa Ladies come from behind to beat USFAS Bamako in opener
The Ghanaian side recorded a 5-1 victory against Mali’s USFAS Bamako to move to the top of their group.
The 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League saw the Ampem Darkoa Ladies deliver an electrifying opening match as they triumphed 5-1 against Mali’s USFAS Bamako. The Ghanaian champions took the lead just 12 minutes into the game, with Oumou Kone scoring a swift goal that made the score 1-0. However, the Malians quickly responded, leveling the score through a deft finish from Oumou Kone after just 12 minutes.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies rose to the challenge, drawing level again through Angelina Yeboah, who found the back of the net with a close-range finish after connecting with Nancy Amon’s shot. Patricia Agyei then put Ampem Darkoa Ladies ahead with a stunning goal, making the score 2-1. Despite Amoh and Agyei’s valiant effort, the match ended 2-1 at half-time.
In the second half, Amoh narrowly missed out on a goal for Ampem Darkoa Ladies after it was disallowed for offside. USFAS Bamako also had a goal ruled out for handball in the buildup. Yeboah found the net once again to make it 3-1, followed by another goal shortly after. Amoh sealed the victory with a solo strike, giving the Ampem Darkoa Ladies a 5-1 win and securing the top spot in Group B for their upcoming match against Kawempe Muslim Girls.
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