2026 CAF WCL: Ampem Darkoa Ladies suffer group stage exit after defeat to AS FAR
Ampem Darkoa lost 2-0 to defending champions AS FAR in their final group game, ending hopes of qualifying to the next round.
The Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies were eliminated from the CAF Women’s Champions League group stage after a 2-0 defeat to defending champions AS FAR on Sunday. The Ghanaian champions had entered the match needing only a point to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2023. However, their hopes were dashed as they were unable to secure a win against the Moroccan side.
In the starting lineup, a change was made with Asana Hamidu replacing Victoria Banful. Despite holding their ground for most of the first half, Ampem Darkoa failed to find the back of the net. Rose Teye Baah managed to save a penalty in stoppage time, keeping the score at 0-0 following the initial 45 minutes. In the second half, the Moroccan side capitalized on a reckless challenge by Rose, leading to her red card and a penalty kick awarded to AS FAR.
Ghizlane Chebbak converted the spot-kick, giving the visitors the lead. Ampem Darkoa tried to equalize after conceding, but Rebecca Assemani missed a chance to level the score. In the final minutes, AS FAR took advantage of a defensive error from Ampem Darkoa to score a second goal, eliminating the Ghanaian champions from the competition based on head-to-head results. The Moroccan side, alongside debutant Kawempe Muslim Ladies, advanced to the semifinals.
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