{
  "id": 5545638,
  "title": "Ampem Darkoa Ladies set sight on CAF Champions League return with Edo Queens the hurdle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/ampem-darkoa-ladies-set-sight-on-caf-champions-league-return-with-edo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T11:38:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ampem-darkoa-ladies-set-sight-on-caf-champions-league-return-with-edo-queens-the-hurdle/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian club Ampem Darkoa Ladies aim to make history by returning to the CAF Women’s Champions League following their impressive debut in 2023. Currently the champions of the Ghana Women’s Premier League, Ampem Darkoa secured their spot in the semifinals of the competition with a resounding 4-1 win over Edo Queens.\n\nHaving yet to suffer a loss in this year’s WAFU B qualifiers, Ampem Darkoa has dominated the tournament, defeating ASEC Mimosas and AS Garde Nationale on their way to topping Group B. Their group campaign included a stunning comeback win over Edo Queens, showcasing their impressive attacking prowess.\n\nShould they overcome Edo Queens, Ampem Darkoa will face another formidable opponent in the final, a Nigerian side that has proven to be the highest-scoring team in the competition. Edo Queens, however, have lost a single game, a result they suffered against future final opposition. Their semifinal victory over USFA cemented their place in the final, a match set to determine the champion of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League.\n\nThe CAF Women’s Champions League tournament, to be played later this year, offers Ampem Darkoa the chance to represent Ghana and Africa on a grander stage. Led by Charles Anokye Frimpong, the team will count on key player Milot Pokuaa, who has been instrumental in their success so far, contributing four goals and one assist. Milot's return to form following a five-year injury layoff adds extra motivation for the team, as she seeks to fulfill an unfulfilled goal from 2021. The final of the competition will take place on September 5, at 19:00 GMT.",
  "summary": "The Techiman-based side were first on the continental stage in 2023 when they made the semifinals of the competition, becoming only the second club after Hasaacas Ladies in the maiden edition.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ampem Darkoa Ladies aim to return to CAF Women’s Champions League",
    "Secured semifinals spot with 4-1 win over Edo Queens",
    "Final set for September 5 at 19:00 GMT"
  ],
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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."
}