2026 CAF WCL: Ampem Darkoa Ladies suffer group stage exit after defeat to AS FAR

Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies missed the opportunity to reach the semifinals of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League following their defeat on Sunday.

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 came into the fixture needing just a point to reach the semis for the first time since 2023.

Charles Anokye Frimpong ringed a change in his starting lineup with Asana Hamidu getting the nod ahead of Victoria Banful.

Despite being on the defensive side for the majority of the first half, Ampem Darkoa held their own and didn’t concede.

Rose Teye Baah was the heroine in stoppage time saving a penalty to keep the score at 0-0 following the first 45 minutes.

After the recess, Rose played her way into the hands of the referee following a reckless challenge which saw her sent off and AS FAR awarded a penalty.

Ghizlane Chebbak stepped up and scored from the spot to give the Moroccans the lead.

The Ghanaian side stepped up their attacking intentions after conceding but Rebecca Assemani fluffed an opportunity to draw them level.

In the dying minutes of the game, AS FAR pounced on a defensive error to double their lead, knocking Ampem Darkoa Ladies out of the competition on head-to-head rules.

The Moroccan side qualify to the semifinals alongside debutant Kawempe Muslim Ladies from Group B.