Women’s Football Festival: Coronation of two champions in one explosive day
A football feast like no other will descend on the University of Ghana Stadium, which is set to erupt with excitement as the nation's two biggest women’s football competitions –the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League Final and the Women’s FA Cup Final – are staged back-to-back in a show-stopping Women’s Football Festival.
For the first time in the modern era, fans will be treated to the ultimate showcase of talent, grit and glory — two national titles, one stage, and a bold vision to elevate the women’s game to new heights.
Ampem Darkoa chase dynasty
In the headline act at 6:00 p.m., Ampem Darkoa Ladies, the northern powerhouse and four-time champions, will attempt to cement their dynasty with a fifth league title — one that will make them be at par with record-holders Hasaacas Ladies, who, for only the second time since 2012, are missing from the big stage.
Standing in their way is a spirited Police Ladies side making their maiden appearance in the league final. Led by the shrewd Abu Kassim and boasting one of the league’s meanest defences, they topped the Southern Zone unbeaten against Hasaacas and co., scoring 30 and conceding just eight goals in 18 games.
Although Ampem Darkoa will be without their talismanic top scorer, Mary Amponsah (15 goals), they will look up to striker Esther Owusu and goalkeeper Evelyn Yeboah, who boasts six clean sheets in nine outings.
For Police Ladies, in-form striker Mary Berko — eight goals and counting — and shot-stopper Barikisu Issahaku with six clean sheets of her own, are ready to take their title dream all the way.
Women’s FA Cup: New queens to emerge
However, before the league finale comes the main course appetiser — the Women’s FA Cup Final at 3:00 p.m., where Jonina Ladies face Faith Ladies in a fairytale showdown as both sides chase their first-ever FA Cup title and the honour of becoming Ghana’s sixth different champion since 2016.
Jonina have been nothing short of ruthless, smashing in 15 goals across five matches and breezing into the final without needing extra time once.
Faith Ladies, on the other hand, have walked the tightrope of knockout football, prevailing on penalties in three of their five matches, including a thrilling upset over giants Hasaacas Ladies.
Seasoned official Mercy Boakyewaa Gyan will take charge of the FA Cup final, assisted by FIFA referee Mary Tei and a stellar officiating team, while referee Rita Boateng Nkansah will oversee the Women’s Premier League finale.
The Women’s Football Festival is not a double-header just for logistical convenience. For the Ghana Football Association, it represents a powerful statement of intent to celebrate the strides made in Ghanaian women’s football and amplify its visibility, commercial appeal and legacy.
In a bold move to reward excellence, women’s football partner betPawa has announced a Double Locker Room Bonus, awarding GH¢800 each to players and selected staff of the league-winning team, paid directly into mobile wallets.
