Ampem Darkoa Ladies Thrash USFAS Bamako 5-1 in CAF WCL Opener

Ampem Darkoa Ladies have made a winning start to their 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League campaign after coming from behind to defeat Mali’s USFAS Bamako in their opening fixture.

The Ghanaian champions demonstrated resilience and determination to overturn an early setback, securing an important victory that gives their campaign a positive start.

The comeback victory underlines Ampem Darkoa’s ambition to make a strong impression in Africa’s premier women’s club competition as they seek to compete with the continent’s best sides.

The result also provides an early boost to the team’s confidence as attention turns to their remaining group-stage fixtures.

Match details and key moments

The match, played on Monday, November 2, at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt, saw USFAS Bamako take an early lead through Oumou Koné in the 11th minute.

Ampem Darkoa responded with urgency, and Angelina Yeboah restored parity in the 28th minute. Patricia Agyei completed the turnaround just three minutes later, giving the Ghanaian side a 2-1 advantage at half-time.

After the break, Ampem Darkoa maintained their attacking pressure. Although Nancy Amoh initially had a goal disallowed for offside, the Ghanaian side continued to create opportunities.

Yeboah struck again in the 79th minute to complete her brace before Beline Nyarkoh extended the lead four minutes later.

Nancy Amoh then capped the impressive performance with a stoppage-time goal in the 90th+4 minute, sealing a comprehensive 5-1 victory.

A strong statement from Ghana’s champions

The victory sends Ampem Darkoa Ladies to the top of Group B with three points and a goal difference of +4 after their opening match.

The result gives the Ghanaian representatives a valuable platform as they pursue a place in the semi-finals and seek to improve on their fourth-place finish during their 2023 appearance.

Ampem Darkoa will next face Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies on November 5 before taking on defending champions AS FAR of Morocco on November 8.