Women’s Premier League: Oak Ladies face Samartex as Fosu Royal target second straight win

The 2026/27 Gold Fields Women’s Premier League enters its second round of matches with several intriguing fixtures scheduled across the Northern and Southern Zones.

Among the notable encounters are the Southern Zone meeting between Oak Ladies and FC Samartex Ladies, and the Northern Zone clash involving Prisons Ladies and Fosu Royal Ladies.

Oak Ladies were scheduled to welcome FC Samartex Ladies at the Hearts Complex in Kpobiman on Friday, October 30, as both teams looked to secure their first victory of the campaign.

The two sides entered the encounter following opening-day draws. Oak Ladies shared the points with newcomers Rootz Sistaz after a 1-1 result, while Samartex Ladies played out a goalless draw against Epiphany Warriors.

Both teams therefore had an opportunity to turn their promising opening performances into a winning result and gain valuable momentum early in the season.

Meanwhile, attention in the Northern Zone turns to Penkwase Astro Turf, where Prisons Ladies are scheduled to host Fosu Royal Ladies on Saturday, October 31.

Fosu Royal Ladies head into the encounter with confidence after beginning their campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Ashanti Ladies.

Safiatu Mahamud emerged as the match winner, scoring a dramatic 90th-minute goal to hand Fosu Royal all three points in their season opener.

The visitors will now look to build on that performance and maintain their winning momentum against a Prisons Ladies side determined to claim its first victory.

Prisons Ladies began their campaign with a 1-1 away draw against Tamale Super Ladies. Abigail Tutuwa scored a late equaliser to rescue a valuable point for her team after Rahama Azimpaga Mohammed had put the hosts ahead.

Playing at home for the first time this season, Prisons Ladies will be eager to turn that draw into a victory. However, Fosu Royal’s confidence and attacking threat could make the contest a difficult challenge.

The two fixtures form part of an important Matchday Two programme as clubs across both zones seek to establish themselves in the early stages of the competition.

With the season still in its infancy, positive results this weekend could provide an important boost to the ambitions of the participating teams.