{
  "id": 19299471,
  "title": "Ampem Darkoa Ladies’ lose quarter final tie to AS FAR",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/ampem-darkoa-ladies-lose-quarter-final-tie-to-as-far",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T07:06:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/ampem-darkoa-ladies-lose-quarter-final-tie-to-as-far/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ampem Darkoa Ladies' aspirations of advancing to the semi-finals of the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League were dashed following a 2-0 defeat to reigning champions AS FAR. The pivotal moment came with goalkeeper Rose Baah's red card, a decision that proved crucial in the match's outcome. Ghana's champions had started the Group B campaign impressively, defeating Mali's USFAS Bamako 5-1 and narrowly beating Uganda's Kawempe Muslim Ladies 2-1. However, the result against AS FAR marked a dramatic shift in the team's fortunes. After keeping a tight game alive with a crucial penalty save at half-time, Baah was sent off just five minutes into the second half for an incident involving an opponent. With 10 players left on the field, Ampem Darkoa struggled to mount a comeback, ultimately finishing third in the mini-table and failing to reach the semi-finals. Despite securing two wins and scoring seven goals in the group stage, the Ghanaian side will return home disheartened. The team must now focus on the Women's Premier League, seeking to defend their domestic title and create another opportunity to compete on the African stage.",
  "summary": "Ampem Darkoa Ladies’ hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League ended in disappointment after a 2-0 defeat to defending champions AS FAR, with goalkeeper Rose Baah’s dismissal proving a major turning point. The Ghanaian champions had made a promising start to the Group B campaign, beating Mali’s USFAS Bamako 5-1 … The post Ampem Darkoa Ladies’ lose quarter final…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ampem Darkoa Ladies defeated Mali 5-1 and drew with Uganda 2-1.",
    "Goalkeeper Rose Baah received a red card in the second half.",
    "Ampem Darkoa lost 2-0 to AS FAR, failing to reach semi-finals."
  ],
  "editors_take": "A single red card transformed a strong group stage performance into a premature exit, highlighting how disciplinary lapses can derail a team's continental ambitions despite high scoring potential.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}